Meaning of the word abdicate in English
What does abdicate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
abdicate
US /ˈæb.də.keɪt/
UK /ˈæb.də.keɪt/
Verb
1.
If a king or queen abdicates, he or she makes a formal statement that he or she no longer wants to be king or queen:
Example:
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King Edward VIII abdicated (the British throne) in 1936.
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