throne
(θroʊn )
Word forms: thrones
1. countable noun
A throne is a decorative chair used by a king, queen, or emperor on important official occasions.
2. singular noun
You can talk about the throne as a way of referring to the position of being king, queen, or emperor.
When Queen Victoria was on the throne, the horse was the main form of transport.
...the heir to the throne.
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Idioms:
the power behind the throne
a person who has all the power and control in an organization or situation, although someone else may appear to rule
She was the real power behind the throne, a strong and single-minded woman manipulating a weaker husband for her own ends.
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Translations:
Chinese: 王座
Japanese: 王座