Meaning & use

pharaoh

noun·Academic

A ruler of ancient Egypt, regarded as both a political and religious leader.

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The pharaoh ordered the construction of a massive pyramid as his tomb.

Tutankhamun became pharaoh as a young boy and ruled for about a decade.

A note on using this word

Pharaoh can be capitalized when used as a title before a name, similar to King or Queen.

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