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King Meaning, Examples, and Common Collocations (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：male monarch (king)

king 🔊

/kɪŋ/

a male ruler of a country, usually born into the position and rules for life.

male monarch 🔊

➕

/meɪl ˈmɒnərk/

A king is a male sovereign who rules a kingdom, typically inheriting the position and holding it for life.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'cyning', related to 'kin' (family), meaning 'leader of the kin'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'K' with a crown: the top letter in the word 'king' wears the crown.

📖 Example

The king lived in a large castle and ruled over the kingdom, making important decisions about laws and trade. 🔊 The king lived in a large castle and ruled over the kingdom, making important decisions about laws and trade.

🔗 Collocations

king of kings – the supreme ruler or the best among all kings

king's counsel – a senior barrister in the UK appointed by the monarch

king pin – the most important person in an organization

🔄 Synonyms

monarch (n.) – A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

sovereign (n.) – A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

ruler (n.) – A person exercising government or dominion.

🚫 Antonyms

subject (n.) – A person who is under the authority of a ruler.

commoner (n.) – An ordinary person, not noble or royal.

peasant (n.) – A poor farmer of low social status.

🌱 Derivatives

kingdom (n.) – A country ruled by a king or queen.

kingly (adj.) – Relating to or suitable for a king.

kingship (n.) – The position or authority of a king.

📖 Cultural Story

King derives from Proto-Germanic *kuningaz, meaning 'leader of the clan'. In medieval Europe, kings were often considered divine rulers, a concept known as the 'divine right of kings'.

Meaning 2：leading icon (king)

king 🔊

/kɪŋ/

the best or most important person in a particular activity or field.

leading icon 🔊

➕

/ˈliːdɪŋ ˈaɪkɒn/

The best or most influential person in a specific field, such as music, sports, or business.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

With his incredible voice and catchy songs, many consider him the undisputed king of pop music. 🔊 With his incredible voice and catchy songs, many consider him the undisputed king of pop music.

🔗 Collocations

king of pop – the greatest and most influential pop musician

king of the hill – the most successful or dominant person in a competition

king of the ring – the top boxer in a weight class

🔄 Synonyms

legend (n.) – A person who is extremely famous and influential in a particular field.

icon (n.) – A person or thing regarded as representative of a particular culture or movement.

champion (n.) – A person who has defeated all opponents in a competition.

🚫 Antonyms

rookie (n.) – A new person in a field, lacking experience.

novice (n.) – A person who is new to a field.

underdog (n.) – A competitor thought to have little chance of winning.