What does "kingship" mean?

The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king.

What is a synonym for "kingship"?

Common synonyms include: acme, authority, authorization, baronetcy, barony, be-all and end-all.

Kingship

//ˈkɪŋʃɪp// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonym: kingdom"
2
the dignity or rank or position of a king wordnet
3
A monarchy. countable, uncountable
4
The territory or dominion of a king; a kingdom. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

acme authority authorization baronetcy barony be-all and end-all

Example

More examples

"It happened that the five Kings of Ireland met to determine who should have the head kingship over them, and King Lir of the Hill of the White Field expected surely he would be elected."

Etymology

From king + -ship.

Related phrases

administrative kingship high kingship

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