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Meaning of "Pharaoh" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHARAOH

Old English Pharaon, via Latin, Greek, and Hebrew ultimately from Egyptian pr-`o great house.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHARAOH

Pharaoh  [ˈfɛərəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHARAOH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pharaoh is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHARAOH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pharaoh

Pharaoh is a title used in many modern discussions of the rulers of all Ancient Egyptian dynasties. The title originates in the Egyptian term pr ˤ3, literally "great house", describing the royal palace. Historically, however, "pharaoh" only started being used as a title for the king during the New Kingdom, specifically during the middle of the eighteenth dynasty, after the reign of Hatshepsut.

Definition of Pharaoh in the English dictionary

The definition of Pharaoh in the dictionary is the title of the ancient Egyptian kings.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHARAOH


aero
ˈɛərəʊ
bandolero
ˌbændəˈlɛərəʊ
bolero
bəˈlɛərəʊ
brasero
brɑːˈsɛərəʊ
burladero
ˌbɜːləˈdɛərəʊ
caballero
ˌkæbəˈljɛərəʊ
campanero
ˌkæmpæˈnɛərəʊ
carabinero
ˌkærəbɪˈnɛərəʊ
Comanchero
ˌkəʊmænˈtʃɛərəʊ
cruzeiro
kruːˈzɛərəʊ
faro
ˈfɛərəʊ
guerrillero
ˌɡɛrɪˈljɛərəʊ
Herero
həˈrɛərəʊ
llanero
lɑːˈnɛərəʊ
montero
mɒnˈtɛərəʊ
primero
prɪˈmɛərəʊ
ranchero
rɑːnˈtʃɛərəʊ
sombrero
sɒmˈbrɛərəʊ
torero
tɒˈrɛərəʊ
vaquero
vəˈkɛərəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHARAOH

Pharaoh ant
Pharaoh hound
Pharaoh´s ant
pharaonic
phare
Pharisaic
pharisaical
pharisaically
pharisaicalness
Pharisaism
Pharisee

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHARAOH

billyoh
boh
bottle-oh
doh
fleece-oh
foh
good-oh
Ipoh
matzoh
Noh
oh
ooh
Play-Doh
poh
pooh
pooh-pooh
right oh
Shiloh
soh
Winnie-the-Pooh

Synonyms and antonyms of Pharaoh in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Pharaoh» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHARAOH

Find out the translation of Pharaoh to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Pharaoh from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Pharaoh» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

老王
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Faraón
570 millions of speakers

English

Pharaoh
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फिरौन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فرعون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фараон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Faraó
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফেরাউন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pharaon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Firaun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pharao
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファラオ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sang Prabu Pringon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Pharaoh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாரோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फारो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Firavun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

faraone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

faraon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фараон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Faraon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Φαραώ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Farao
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Farao
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Farao
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Pharaoh

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHARAOH»

The term «Pharaoh» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.833 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHARAOH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Pharaoh» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Pharaoh» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pharaoh

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2 QUOTES WITH «PHARAOH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Pharaoh.
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Michelle Malkin
Here is the operating motto of the Obama White House: 'So let it be written, so let it be done!' Like Yul Brynner's Pharaoh Ramses character in Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Ten Commandments,' the demander in chief stands with arms akimbo issuing daily edicts to his constitution-subverting minions.
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Anna Louise Strong
They say the Pharaohs built the pyramids Do you think one Pharaoh dropped one bead of sweat? We built the pyramids for the Pharaohs and we're building for them yet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHARAOH»

Discover the use of Pharaoh in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pharaoh and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pharaoh
Representing extensive historical research, this engrossing novel presents a panoramic and unforgettable view of Egyptian statecraft, industry, and social life.
Boleslaw Prus, 2003
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Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh
A fascinating look at the artistically productive reign of Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh in ancient Egypt
Catharine H. Roehrig, Renée Dreyfus, Cathleen A. Keller, 2005
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Pharaoh
Present-day: Jack Howard and his team are excavating one of the most amazing underwater sites they have ever encountered. They hear the story of the crazed engineer.
David Gibbins, 2013
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Pharaoh: A Novel
William Blake, a renowned Egyptologist has been called in to oversee the discovery of an amazing, magnificent and strange tomb of a Pharaoh many miles from the Valley of the Kings, located in a militarily senstive spot.
Valerio Massimo Manfredi, 2011
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Pharaoh
Set in a time before the pyramids and based on real historical events, Pharaoh will sweep readers along on a fascinating journey through a part of the world we hear so much about today. Ages 10-14
Jackie French, 2010
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Pharaoh: And the King
Pharaoh and the King, is the glory of a man who achieved the greater altitudes by saving the world from the hands of iniquity, which takes you back in time of Ancient civilizations, a time of Mystery, Adventure, Menace, righteousness, and ...
Viswanath Venkat Dasari, 2011
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Pharaoh: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Strategies for managing food production, health, trade, and education Learn how to pay homage to the gods with magnificent temples and shrines Tips for inspiring your citizens with religious shrines and lavish festivals Step-by-step guides ...
Mark L. Cohen, 1999
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Hatshepsut: Egypt's First Female Pharaoh
Examines the life and times of the first woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
Pamela Dell, 2008
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Ramses II: Egyptian Pharaoh, Warrior, and Builder
"Ramses II was one of the greatest pharaohs to rule ancient Egypt.
Stephanie Fitzgerald, 2008
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American Pharaoh: Mayor Richard J. Daley - His Battle for ...
This is a biography of mayor Richard J. Daley. It is the story of his rise from the working-class Irish neighbourhood of his childhood to his role as one of the most important figures in 20th century American politics.
Adam Cohen, Elizabeth Taylor, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHARAOH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Pharaoh is used in the context of the following news items.
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YG, Ty Dolla $ign Remix 'Big Tymin,'' Nef the Pharaoh's Breakout Hit
Ty Dolla $ign attends The 2015 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo : Rich ... «Music Times, Jul 15»
2
Cracks in the new Pharaoh's throne
Cracks in the new Pharaoh's throne. BY Koert Debeuf. The stability of ..... Cracks in the new Pharaoh's throne. The stability of Sisi's Egypt is a ... «Politico, Jul 15»
3
Pharaoh Brown, Oregon Ducks tight end, shows injury progress in …
Oregon Ducks tight end Pharaoh Brown (85), catches a second quarter touchdown pass against the Utah Utes, Nov 8, 2014, at Rice Eccles ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
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Wakeboarding video captures Oregon TE Pharaoh Brown's rehab …
Oregon's Pharaoh Brown is on the road to recovery, and a recent wakeboarding video that he posted online is particularly encouraging. «ESPN, Jul 15»
5
TUESDAY AT 11: Could Irish Pharaoh repeat brother's feat in 2018 …
GEORGETOWN, KY (WAVE) - He may never meet his big brother, but Irish Pharaoh might be the most expensive colt sold at next year's yearling sale at ... «WAVE 3, Jul 15»
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TheChat: Donald Trump is the American Pharaoh?
“I see Mr. Trump as American Pharaoh, the horse that just ran and won the Triple Crown. When you have a horse like that, American Pharaoh, ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
7
Just Torah: The Pharaoh of the Western Wall
You must mean par'oh hakotel – the pharaoh of the Western Wall!” He did not laugh. I mean, a smile slipped – and I like to think that in a ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
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Egypt Militant Calls for Jihad Against 'New Pharaoh' - Recording
Cairo — An Egyptian militant urged Muslims to launch jihad against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's "new pharaoh", in celebration of the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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'Tut' Part 3 Recap: Ankhesenamun Kills Tutankhamun? The High …
The young Pharaoh of Egypt needs to figure out a way to destroy the Mitanni king, but his army has been severely weaked due to plague. «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
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New MKE Music: Genesis Renji's "Rubbish" and Pharaoh Mac …
New MKE Music: Genesis Renji's "Rubbish" and Pharaoh Mac & DMT's "War With The Devil". By DJ Bizzon, Special to the Journal Sentinel. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»

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