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Definition of dethronement

dethronement

/diːˈθroʊnmənt/
de · throne · ment
Plural:dethronements
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• noun

1

The act of removing a monarch or ruler from power, or the state of being removed from a throne.

Example

"The sudden dethronement of the king led to years of constitutional reform across the country."

2

The removal or displacement of a person or thing from a position of dominance, championship, or high authority.

Example

"The defending champion's unexpected dethronement in the final round stunned the tournament spectators."

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• Rhymes for dethronement

• Nearby Words

detestable
detestably
dethrone
dethronement
detian falls
detonate
detonation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb dethrone and the suffix -ment, modeled on French détrônement.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dethronement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dethronement
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