pharaoh

noun/ˈfɛroʊ/

Frequency rank: #9,387 most common English word

Meaning

a ruler of ancient Egypt, regarded as both political and religious leader.

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Example sentence

The ancient Egyptians believed their pharaoh was both a king and a living god.

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