Definitions for scepter
ˈsɛp tərscepter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. scepter, sceptrenoun

   the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

2. scepter, sceptre, verge, wandnoun

   a ceremonial or emblematic staff

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scepternoun

   an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power

2. scepterverb

   To give a scepter to.

3. Etymology: sceptre, from sceptrum, from Ancient Greek σκήπτρον (skeptron) "staff, stick, baton", from σκήπτω (skepto) "to prop, to support, to lean upon a staff"

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scepter

   A sceptre is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia. Figuratively, it means royal or imperial authority or sovereignty.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scepter

   A scepter is a ceremonial rod or staff, typically ornamented and held by a monarch or a high-ranking authority as a symbol of power, sovereignty, or divine authority. It is often used in ceremonies and processions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scepternoun

   alt. of Sceptre

2. Scepterverb

   alt. of Sceptre

Matched Categories

1. • Reign
   • Staff

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Anagrams for scepter »

1. respect

2. sceptre

3. specter

4. spectre

How to pronounce scepter?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say scepter in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scepter in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scepter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of scepter in a Sentence

1. James Breiding:

   Like Japan, Switzerland had a strong sense of community and egalitarianism. In the last 20 years, we've seen the emergence, however, of the 'Davos man,' those men that embraced the Davos scepter found themselves in an increasingly lonely club.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scepter
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scepter
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scepter
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scepter
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=scepter