Synonyms for

Pharaoh

Verb / ˈferəʊ / / ˈfeɪrəʊ / Another word for pharaoh — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a ruler in ancient Egypt

Synonyms & similar words

pharaohofegypt pharaoh king emperor monarch ruler sovereign potentate despot autocrat tyrant dictator czar maharaja rajah sheikh sultan caliph prince duke count earl

Synonyms by register

Formal

monarch sovereign ruler potentate

Literary

king of kings lord of the Nile

Antonyms

commoner peasant subject slave serf laborer

Common collocations

  • ancient pharaoh
  • Egyptian pharaoh
  • the pharaohs
  • powerful pharaoh
  • great pharaoh
  • the pharaoh's tomb
  • reign of the pharaoh

Word family

noun pharaoh

Usage note

Pharaoh specifically refers to the rulers of ancient Egypt. While it can sometimes be used metaphorically for any powerful ruler, its primary and most accurate use is historical.

Example sentences

  1. The pharaoh built the pyramids.
  2. The pharaoh wore a headdress with a cobra on it.
  3. The pharaoh's tomb was filled with treasures.
  4. The pharaoh was considered a god.
  5. The pharaoh's rule lasted for many years.

Quotes

  • "The pharaohs were the greatest builders in history." - Zahi Hawass
  • "The pharaohs were the embodiment of the Egyptian culture." - Carleton S. Coon
  • "The pharaohs were the ultimate power brokers." - Robert Bauval

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