Sceptre (en. Scepter)

/sɛptʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Command staff and symbol of power, often decorated, carried by a king or queen.

The scepter is a symbol of the king's sovereignty.

Le sceptre est un symbole de la souveraineté du roi.

Ceremonial object representing authority.

During the ceremony, the king raised his scepter to bless the people.

Lors de la cérémonie, le roi a levé son sceptre pour bénir le peuple.

Instrument used in certain religious rituals.

The scepter was used by the priest during sacred rituals.

Le sceptre était utilisé par le prêtre lors des rituels sacrés.

From ancient Greek 'sceptros', meaning 'staff' or 'rod'.

sceptre of power

Symbol of sovereign authority.

sceptre de pouvoir

take up the scepter

To assume the role of leader or king.

prendre le sceptre

sceptre and crown

Traditional symbols of royal power.

sceptre et couronne

royalty

Quality of being a king or belonging to a royal family.

royauté

sovereignty

Supreme authority over a territory or people.

souveraineté

insignia

Symbol or distinctive mark of authority or rank.

insigne

Metaphor for describing power.

In modern society, the scepter represents political power.

Dans la société moderne, le sceptre représente le pouvoir politique.

Symbolic of control in relationships.

He held the scepter in the relationship, deciding everything.

Il tenait le sceptre dans la relation, décidant de tout.