chair of state
noun
Simple meaning
A ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
chehruhvstaytSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtʃɛɹəvsteɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person
Used this way, chair of state is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Formal and ceremonial
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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