Wortliste der Stufe B2 - Monarchy

to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line

grenzen

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

ehren

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

Aristokratie

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

Dynastie

the states or countries that are ruled under a single authority by a single government or monarch

Reich

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

Renaissance

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

das Mittelalter

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Schloss

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

Burg

a protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles

Rüstung

the symbol of a nation, country, family, etc. that is usually printed on shields or flags

Wappen

a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority

Krone

a type of weapon consisting of a metal or wooden bar with a sharp head and feathers at the end

Pfeil

a type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle

Schwert

a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.

Emblem

relating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy

königlich

kings and queens and any member of their families

die Königshäuser

belonging to the highest social or political class

edel

the class of people with the highest social or political ranks and titles

Adel

a noble title in European countries, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

Graf

the title of a woman with the rank of a count or earl

Gräfin

(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king

Ritter

the title of a woman with the rank of a duke

Herzogin

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

König

the female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Königin

an area or territory that is governed by a king or queen

Königreich

a title given to a lord's wife

Lady

a title used to address a king or queen with respect

Majestät

a man of high rank who belongs to the nobility

Herr

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

Monarch

a male royal heir or ruler, typically the son of a king or queen

Prinz

a female member of a royal family, typically the daughter of a king or queen

Prinzessin

a man of high rank in various European countries, ranking just below a prince and above a count or earl

Herzog

the practice of owning and controlling people as property, denying them basic human rights and freedoms

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