kingship

[ˈkɪŋʃɪp]

kingship Definition

• 1. the state or position of being a king
• 2. the period during which a king rules

Using kingship: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kingship" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The kingship of England has a long history.

• Example

  He was born into a family with a long tradition of kingship.

• Example

  The kingship of the country was passed down to his son.

• Example

  The people celebrated the new kingship with a grand parade.

kingship Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kingship

• monarchy
• royalty
• crown
• sovereignty

Phrases with kingship

• abdicate the kingship

  to give up the position of being a king

  Example

  The king abdicated the kingship in favor of his son.

• claim the kingship

  to assert one's right to be king

  Example

  He claimed the kingship after the death of his father.

• usurp the kingship

  to take the position of king by force or without legal right

  Example

  He usurped the kingship from his nephew and declared himself king.

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Summary: kingship in Brief

Kingship [ˈkɪŋʃɪp] refers to the state or position of being a king, as well as the period during which a king rules. It is often associated with monarchy and royalty, and can be passed down through generations. Examples include 'The kingship of England has a long history' and 'The people celebrated the new kingship with a grand parade.' Phrases like 'abdicate the kingship' and 'usurp the kingship' describe actions related to the position of king.