Definition

A decorated staff that is held by kings or queens during formal events to show their power and authority.

Example

The queen held her sceptre high during the coronation ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see the sceptre at the museum yesterday?

Yeah, it was really impressive!

I can't believe how much detail was on that sceptre.

I know, right? It really shows the craftsmanship of that era.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sceptre** → It originates from the Latin word "sceptre" (meaning a staff or rod) and the Greek word "skeptron" (meaning a staff or a support). The word "sceptre" refers to a ceremonial staff held by a ruler as a symbol of authority and power.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ruler holding a 'staff' ('sceptre') as a symbol of their 'authority' — this helps you remember that a sceptre is a symbol of power.

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