Sceptre Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɛptɝ/, /ˈskɛptɝ

SEP-ter, SKEP-ter

UK

sˈɛptɐ

SEP-tuh

Definition

A sceptre is a decorated staff or rod, often made of precious materials, that a king or queen holds as a symbol of power and authority.

Usage & Nuances

"Sceptre" is formal and used mostly in historical, ceremonial, or fantasy contexts about royalty. US spelling is "scepter". Rare in daily conversation except when discussing kings, queens, or symbols of power.

• Spanish: cetro
• Portuguese (BR): cetro
• Portuguese (PT): cetro
• Chinese (Simplified): 权杖
• Chinese (Traditional): 權杖
• Hindi: राजदंड
• Arabic: صولجان
• Bengali: রাজদণ্ড - রাজদন্ড
• Russian: скипетр
• Japanese: 笏 - セプター
• Vietnamese: vương trượng
• Korean: 홀 - 왕홀
• Turkish: asa - hükümdar asası
• Urdu: عصا شاہی
• Indonesian: tongkat kerajaan

Example Sentences

The king held a golden sceptre during the ceremony.

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A sceptre is a symbol of royal power.

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Every queen has her own sceptre.

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The crown and sceptre were placed on display in the museum.

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In fairy tales, the wizard waves his sceptre to cast spells.

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She ruled with both wisdom and her jeweled sceptre.

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