sihanouk

/siˈhaʊnʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

The former king of Cambodia, who ruled from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004.

“He was a key figure in the country’s politics for many decades.”

2. proper noun

A royal surname used by the monarchs of Cambodia.

“The Sihanouk family has a long history of ruling the kingdom.”

Synonyms

  • monarch
  • ruler

Antonyms

  • dictator
  • republican