throne

noun

the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions

a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

verb

put a monarch on the throne

sit on the throne as a ruler

Roots

thronosthrone- · Greek · seat, throne

Synonyms for throne

enthronev stooln crownn gaddin commoden

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Where does throne come from?

The word throne breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root throne-, from Greek thronos (“seat, throne”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.