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Meaning of throne

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

throne

Pronunciation:[θɹəʊn][θɹoʊn]

noun

Definitions

  1. An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

    Example: He approached the throne reverently.

  2. Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.

  3. The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.

  4. Other seats, particularly:

verb

Definitions

  1. To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

  2. To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.

  3. To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.