sceptre

/'septə/ Cách viết khác : (scepter) /'septə/

Thân thiện

The queen holds a golden sceptre during the coronation ceremony.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A ceremonial or emblematic staff: A sceptre is a decorated rod or staff held by a ruler, especially a monarch, during official ceremonies as a symbol of their power and authority.
   • Imperial or royal authority: The sceptre can symbolize the power and right to rule itself, representing sovereignty.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The king held the golden sceptre during the coronation.
  • The sceptre and the orb are important regalia in many monarchies.
  • With the passing of the sceptre to his heir, a new era began.

Advanced Usage

• "To wield the sceptre": To exercise royal power; to reign.
  • The queen wields the sceptre with wisdom and grace.
• Symbolic Use: The word can be used metaphorically to represent supreme authority in a field.
  • In the world of fashion, she holds the sceptre, dictating trends for the season.

Variants and Related Words

• Scepter: The standard American English spelling of "sceptre" (British English).
• Sceptred (adj.): Bearing or entitled to bear a sceptre; royal.
  • The sceptred isle (a poetic term for England).
• Regalia (n.): The emblems and symbols of royalty, such as the crown and sceptre.

Synonyms

• Staff: A general term for a stick carried for support or authority.
• Rod: A thin straight bar, often of wood or metal.
• Mace: A more elaborate ceremonial staff, often used by officials.
• Wand: A thin stick, often associated with magic or less formal authority.

Idioms and Phrases

• The sceptre has passed: The power or authority has been transferred to a new ruler or leader.
  • With the old CEO's retirement, the sceptre has passed to his protégé.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a ceremonial or emblematic staff
2. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

Từ đồng nghĩa

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