archduke

noun (archduke, archdukes; archduchess for a woman)

«archduke» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A very important prince in the old royal family of Austria. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was shot in Sarajevo in 1914, and this event led to the start of the First World War. The word shows a rank higher than a duke.

Examples

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed in 1914. tree →
His death helped start the First World War. tree →
An archduke is higher than a duke. tree →
The archduke rode in an open car. tree →
The archduke's wife was also killed. tree →
Austria was ruled by archdukes and emperors. tree →

Note

«Arch-» means chief or highest, as in archbishop. Say «arch-DYOOK» or «arch-DOOK». A woman of this rank is an archduchess.

On Mova

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