Definition

A person who claims the title of king while opposing the current king or ruler.

Example

The antiking rallied his supporters to challenge the throne.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who calls himself an antiking?

Yeah, it's pretty wild! What does he even mean by that?

He claims he's the rightful ruler, opposing the current king.

That's a bold move; I wonder how the actual king feels about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antiking is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "king" (from Old English "cyning", meaning ruler or monarch). The word describes someone who opposes or is against a king.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'against' ('anti-') a 'king' — that's what antiking means.

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