padishah

/ˈpædɪʃɑː/ or /pəˈdiːʃɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a monarch, especially an emperor or king in ancient Persia

“The padishah was revered throughout the land for his wisdom and bravery.”

2. noun

a title of the monarch of the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid empires

“The ancient padishah’s palace was discovered during the archaeological excavation.”

Synonyms

  • emperor
  • king

Antonyms

  • subject
  • vassal