Kingship

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪŋˌʃɪp/

Definitions of kingship

noun the period during which a king or queen reigns

Example Sentences

A1 The king's kingship was passed down to his son.

A2 The people celebrated the new kingship with a grand ceremony.

B1 The kingship of the country was challenged by a rival faction.

B2 The kingship of the ancient empire was believed to be divinely ordained.

C1 The concept of kingship evolved over time, adapting to changing societal norms.

C2 The philosopher explored the philosophical implications of kingship in his latest book.

Examples of kingship in a Sentence

formal The kingship was passed down through generations in the royal family.

informal The kingship was a big deal for the whole family.

slang He thought he was the king of the world with that kingship.

figurative In the world of finance, the kingship belongs to those who make the most profit.

Grammatical Forms of kingship

• past tense: kingshipped
• plural: kingships
• comparative: more kingly
• superlative: most kingly
• present tense: kingship
• future tense: will kingship
• perfect tense: have kingshiped
• continuous tense: is kingshipping
• singular: kingship
• positive degree: kingly
• infinitive: to kingship
• gerund: kingshipping
• participle: kingshipped

Origin and Evolution of kingship

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kingship' originated from the Old English word 'cyningeship' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kuningaz' meaning 'king'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kingship' has evolved to refer to the position or status of being a king, as well as the concept of a monarchy or royal rule.