Ramesses
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A regnal name for multiple kings of ancient Egypt: "Ramesses" refers specifically to any of the pharaohs of the 19th and 20th dynasties of ancient Egypt who bore this name, ruling approximately between 1315 and 1090 BC.
Usage
- "Ramesses" is used as a proper name to identify a specific historical ruler from this series.
- It is often followed by a numeral (e.g., Ramesses II, Ramesses III) to specify the individual king.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Great Temple at Abu Simbel was built by Ramesses II.
- Historians study the military campaigns of Ramesses III.
- Several pharaohs from this period are collectively known as the Ramesses kings.
Advanced Usage
- "The Ramesside period": Refers to the historical era in Egypt dominated by the rule of the pharaohs named Ramesses.
- Many monumental constructions date from the Ramesside period.
Variants and Related Words
- Rameses: An alternative spelling for the same name.
- Ramses: A common shortened or variant spelling.
- Ramesside (adj): Pertaining to the pharaohs named Ramesses or their era.
Synonyms
- Pharaoh: A general term for an ancient Egyptian king. (Note: "Ramesses" is a specific name, while "pharaoh" is a title.)
- King of Egypt: A descriptive synonym.
Noun
- any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC