kingship

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Pronunciation

/ˈkɪŋʃɪp/(US)

Definition of kingship

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king.

“Near-synonym: kingdom”
“The traditional world knew divine kingship.”
“[Of Henry I, who reigned 1100–1135:] Although the king's harsh treatment of his brother [Robert Curthose] sparked widespread criticism, it was typical of Henry's pragmatic approach to kingship. If he had shown greater mercy and set Robert free, it would have been only a matter of time before Curthose made fresh trouble. As it was, the Anglo-Norman territory that had been so hard won by their father was now firmly under Henry's control.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king.

“Near-synonym: kingdom”
“The traditional world knew divine kingship.”
“[Of Henry I, who reigned 1100–1135:] Although the king's harsh treatment of his brother [Robert Curthose] sparked widespread criticism, it was typical of Henry's pragmatic approach to kingship. If he had shown greater mercy and set Robert free, it would have been only a matter of time before Curthose made fresh trouble. As it was, the Anglo-Norman territory that had been so hard won by their father was now firmly under Henry's control.”
(countable, uncountable)A monarchy.
(countable, uncountable)The territory or dominion of a king; a kingdom.

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From king + -ship.

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