Synonyms for

Shah

Verb / ʃɑ: / Another word for shah — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A title of the former monarch of Iran.

Synonyms & similar words

shah shahofiran emperor king monarch ruler sovereign potentate prince sultan tsar czar caliph rajah maharaja raja nawab emir sheikh imam ayatollah pope

Synonyms by register

Formal

monarch sovereign ruler potentate

Literary

king emperor

Antonyms

commoner peasant subject citizen layman ordinary person

Common collocations

  • former shah
  • the shah of iran
  • last shah
  • shah's palace
  • title of shah
  • shah's reign

Word family

noun shah

Usage note

The term 'shah' specifically refers to the monarch of Iran. While sometimes used loosely for any king, it is most accurately applied to the historical rulers of Persia.

Example sentences

  1. The shah ruled Iran for many years.
  2. The shah's palace was very luxurious.
  3. The shah was overthrown in a revolution.
  4. The shah's family fled the country after the revolution.
  5. The shah was a powerful leader.

Quotes

  • "I am the Shah of Iran and I am the happiest man in the world." - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
  • "The Shah is the keystone of the arch of the alliance." - Henry Kissinger
  • "The Shah was a great man who loved his country and his people." - Farah Pahlavi

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