throne /θrəʊn/ aep /θroʊn/ noun [C]
C2 the special chair used by a ruler, especially a king or queen
Thesaurus+: ↑Chairs and seatsthe throneC2 the state of being a ruler:
» Elizabeth II ascended/came to the throne (= became queen of Britain) when her father died.» Queen Victoria was on the throne (= was queen) at that time.» Charles is next in line to the throne (= will become king next).Thesaurus+: ↑Royalty, aristocracy and titles• • •
Extra Examples:» Queen Elizabeth II mounted the throne in 1952.» His subjects knelt before the throne.» The throne was carved from oak.