uncrowned
Americanadjective
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not crowned; not having yet assumed the crown.
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having royal rank or power without occupying the royal office.
adjective
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having the power of royalty without the title
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not having yet assumed the crown
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a man or woman of high status among a certain group
Etymology
Origin of uncrowned
First recorded in 1350–1400, uncrowned is from the Middle English word uncrouned. See un- 1, crowned
Example Sentences
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The Times called him “the uncrowned king of popping, locking and hip-hopping; the liege lord of the street-dance explosion.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2021
Dundas was one of the country's most influential politicians in the 18th and 19th centuries and had the nickname "the uncrowned king".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2020
What followed was a profuse apology on Harvey’s part and the unfortunate spectacle of Arevalo being uncrowned by last year’s winner, fellow Colombian Paulina Vega before a stunned Wurtzbach officially received her title.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2015
The local press dubbed him “the uncrowned king,” because Thackeray was not an elected official but a party boss.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2014
The uncrowned queen of society turns up her dainty nose at him.
From The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day by Clynton, Richard
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