Antonyms for pharaoh


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fair-oh, far-oh, fey-roh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛər oʊ, ˈfær oʊ, ˈfeɪ roʊ


Definition of pharaoh

Origin :
  • title of the kings of ancient Egypt, Old English Pharon, from Latin Pharaonem, from Greek Pharao, from Hebrew Par'oh, from Egyptian Pero', literally "great house."
  • noun Egyptian ruler
Example sentences :
  • The daughter of Pharaoh saw the youth and desired him for her husband.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Her cry to the slave-holders, was ever like his to Pharaoh, "Let my people go!"
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • Entered politics as the son of Pharaoh's daughter and the leader of the Ghetto.
  • Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous
  • The Pharaoh, not the fellah, dictated the inscription that was to be engraved.
  • Extract from : « Is civilization a disease? » by Stanton Coit
  • “Yon is an English ship, as I live,” said Pharaoh, as we tugged at our oar.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • But Pharaoh once more came to my aid and strove to cheer me.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • “If it is to come to fighting,” said Pharaoh, gripping his cudgel.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • “I thought we had your honor to thank for that,” said Pharaoh.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • I was ready enough to talk when Pharaoh Nanjulian gave the signal.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher
  • Christians we are,” said Pharaoh, “and will say our Paternoster and Credo with any man.
  • Extract from : « In the Days of Drake » by J. S. Fletcher

Synonyms for pharaoh

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