Pharaoh
a title of an ancient Egyptian king.
(lowercase) any person who uses power or authority to oppress others; tyrant.
Origin of Pharaoh
1Words Nearby Pharaoh
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How to use Pharaoh in a sentence
Much like the modern office of the American president, the Egyptian Pharaoh was considered the head of the state as well as the supreme commander of the armed forces.
The Ancient Egyptian Soldiers of the New Kingdom | Dattatreya Mandal | July 6, 2022 | Realm of HistorySuch an incredible scope of wielding unconditional power was complemented by the Pharaoh’s association with divine entities.
The Ancient Egyptian Soldiers of the New Kingdom | Dattatreya Mandal | July 6, 2022 | Realm of HistoryJust like in the Bible story, where they say the great Pharaoh held down the Jews, Israelites and all that.
Native American Basketball Team in Wyoming Have Hoop Dreams Of Their Own | Robert Silverman | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe only dissenting colleague said, “It reminds me of the head of a Pharaoh.”
“Joke of the day,” tweeted one well-known blogger, who writes under the pen name The Big Pharaoh.
Egypt’s Military Commemorates ‘Martyrs’ It Gunned Down | Alastair Beach | November 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
And did they bequeath to the military the task of rescuing the democratic impulse stifled by a Pharaoh with an Islamist face?
The Criminal Folly of the Egyptian Armed Forces | Bernard-Henri Lévy | August 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA boulder carved in 1884 marks the cemetery where Isaac Pharaoh, Julia Johnson, and some 200 others lie.
The Virginia Assembly rewarded Pharaoh for his courageous act by giving him complete freedom.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyDuring the delay, Pharaoh, one of the Negroes, decided to warn the Richmonders of their impending disaster.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyRemember in what manner our fathers were saved in the Red Sea, when Pharaoh pursued them with a great army.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousThe Pharaoh of Joseph's time seems to have affiliated with the Israelites as natural friends,--to assist him in case of war.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II | John LordMeanwhile the king had died, and a new Pharaoh had ascended the throne.
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British Dictionary definitions for Pharaoh
/ (ˈfɛərəʊ) /
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
Origin of Pharaoh
1Derived forms of Pharaoh
- Pharaonic (fɛəˈrɒnɪk), adjective
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Cultural definitions for pharaoh
[ (fair-oh, fay-roh) ]
The title of the kings of ancient Egypt (see also Egypt). In the story of Joseph and his brothers, a pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of his entire kingdom. In the Book of Exodus, a pharaoh repeatedly refuses the request of Moses to let the Israelites leave the country and does not give in until after the worst of the ten plagues of Egypt.
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