throne

US /θron/

UK /θrəʊn/

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noun

  • Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
  • A position of power or authority.
  • A ceremonial chair for a monarch or other high-ranking figure.

other

  • Royal power; sovereignty.

other

  • To place on a throne; to enthrone.

Examples

a claimant to the vacant Spanish throne

Queen Victoria remained on the throne for over sixty years.