Definition

A high-ranking nobleman in certain royal families, particularly in Austria, who holds a title equivalent to a sovereign prince.

Example

The archduke attended the royal ceremony with great dignity.

Conversation

Did you know that the title of archduke was used in Austria?

Really? I never knew that!

Yeah, it was a high rank, kind of like a prince.

That's fascinating! I love learning about royal titles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archduke → It is formed from "arch-" (from Greek "archos", meaning chief or principal) and "duke" (from Old French "duc", meaning leader or commander). The term "archduke" refers to a chief or principal duke, often used in the context of certain royal titles in Europe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arch-' meaning chief and 'duke' meaning leader — an archduke is a chief leader among dukes.

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