Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

god save the king

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.78 in modern English

Syllables: god save the k-ing
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a king.

intj

An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in his presence.

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage

intj

A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the King or in his name.

British usage

intj

A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is male.

British usage

Example Sentences

"It is a strange fact, but it is unquestionably true that almost any English intellectual would feel more ashamed of standing to attention during “God save the King” than of stealing from a poor box."
"The Queen is dead! God save the King!"

Etymology

Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973.

Usage

Phrases

God-Save-the-Kinger

Frequently Paired Words

God Save the Queen long live

Questions

What does god save the king mean?: The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a king.
Where does god save the king come from?: Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973.

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