Definition

Noun: - The sovereign ruler of England: A title for the male monarch who is the supreme head of state and hereditary ruler of the Kingdom of England. This title was used historically before the political union with Scotland in 1707.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • William the Conqueror became the king of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
  • The power of the king of England was challenged by the barons, leading to the signing of the Magna Carta.

Advanced Usage

• "King of England" as a historical and constitutional concept: The term is often used to discuss the evolution of monarchy, power, and law in English history.
  • The Tudor period saw several influential kings of England, including Henry VIII.

Variants and Related Words

• King (n): The male ruler of an independent state.
• Monarch (n): A sovereign head of state, such as a king or queen.
• Queen of England (n): The female sovereign ruler of England.

Synonyms

• English monarch: The sovereign ruler of England.
• The Crown: A term representing the power and authority of the monarchy.

Related Phrases

• "By the Grace of God, King of England": A formal style used in the official titles of English kings.
  • Official documents were often sealed with the phrase "By the Grace of God, King of England, Defender of the Faith."

Noun

1. the sovereign ruler of England