king arthur's round table

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The legendary assembly: In Arthurian legend, King Arthur's Round Table is the famous circular table around which the king and his knights gathered. Its shape signified equality, as no knight could claim a more important seat at the head of the table. 2. The knightly fellowship: The term can also refer to the entire group of knights who were members of this fellowship.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The stories describe King Arthur's Round Table as a symbol of unity and chivalry.
    • Many knights sought a place at King Arthur's Round Table.
Advanced Usage
  • Used metaphorically: The phrase can be used to describe any group or meeting where all participants are considered equal in status.
    • The committee was formed like King Arthur's Round Table, with each member having an equal voice.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Round Table: A common shortened form of the full name.
    • He was one of the most famous knights of the Round Table.
  • Knight of the Round Table: A specific title for a member of the fellowship.
  • Arthurian (adj): Relating to King Arthur and his legends.
Synonyms
  • The Arthurian fellowship
  • The Knights of the Round Table
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A seat at the table: While not directly from the legend, this modern idiom about having a role in important decisions is conceptually related to the idea of belonging to an important group, similar to having a seat at King Arthur's Round Table.
Noun
  1. (legend) the circular table for King Arthur and his knights

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