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Pharaoh
[fair-oh, far-oh, fey-roh]
noun
a title of an ancient Egyptian king.
(lowercase), any person who uses power or authority to oppress others; tyrant.
Pharaoh
/ ˈfɛərəʊ, fɛəˈrɒnɪk /
noun
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
pharaoh
The title of the kings of ancient Egypt (see also Egypt). In the story of Joseph and his brothers, a pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of his entire kingdom. In the Book of Exodus, a pharaoh repeatedly refuses the request of Moses to let the Israelites leave the country and does not give in until after the worst of the ten plagues of Egypt.
Other Word Forms
- Pharaonic adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pharaoh1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pharaoh1
Example Sentences
Appeared in the March 8, 2025, print edition as 'A Pharaoh’s Tomb in Luxor Is Unearthed, First in a Century'.
It’s kind of like Ramses in the movie “The Ten Commandments” when he says, “Command them to kneel before Pharaoh.”
“It’s the Pharaoh Syndrome. You are working for the top of the pyramid and it will eventually come back to you.”
Gilbert had just left “a talk about Egypt where they said they were beaming people into space when they die and that’s why the Pharaohs are in pyramids,” he laughed.
Saratoga has seen upsets since opening before the end of the Civil War, including Upset defeating decorated Man o’ War and Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh slipping up against Keen Ice in the Travers.
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