subking

/ˈsʌbkiːŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is subordinate to a king or a member of a royal family

“The subking played an important role in the kingdom’s politics.”

2. adjective

Of or relating to a king or royal family, especially in a subordinate or secondary sense

“The subking’s palace was a beautiful but lesser-known landmark in the kingdom.”

Synonyms

  • subsovereign
  • underking

Antonyms

  • monarch
  • supreme ruler