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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antiking

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
an-tik-ing
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who declares himself king in opposition to a reigning monarch, especially in an electoral monarchy.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From anti- + king. Calque of German Gegenkönig.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

antikings (plural) anti-king (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

antiemperor antipope

Synonyms

claimant pretender

Questions

What does antiking mean?
One who declares himself king in opposition to a reigning monarch, especially in an electoral monarchy.
Where does antiking come from?
From anti- + king. Calque of German Gegenkönig.

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