Meaning & use
king
A male monarch who rules a country or kingdom, typically inheriting the position by birth.
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The king addressed the nation from the palace balcony after the coronation ceremony ended.
In chess, protecting the king from checkmate is the ultimate goal of the entire game.
A note on using this word
King is also used figuratively for someone dominant in a field, as in the king of rock and roll.
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