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Noun ramesses has 1 sense
  1. Rameses, Ramesses, Ramses - any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC
    --1 is a kind of king, male monarch
    --1 has particulars:
     Rameses II, Ramesses II, Ramses II, Rameses the Great, Ramesses the Great, Ramses the Great

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Ramesses

Definition:

Ramesses refers to a series of Egyptian pharaohs from the 19th and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period. The name Ramesses literally means "born of Ra," with Ra being the ancient Egyptian sun god.

Possible parts of speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

In the context of Egyptian pharaohs, Ramesses refers to a series of rulers who greatly contributed to the expansion and prosperity of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period.

Sense 2:

Ramesses can also be a given name for individuals, inspired by the glory and grandeur associated with the ancient Egyptian pharaohs of the same name.

Sample sentences:

  • The reign of Ramesses II is considered one of the most significant periods in ancient Egyptian history.
  • The statues of Ramesses at Abu Simbel are astonishing examples of ancient Egyptian architecture.
  • Many people admire the name Ramesses and choose it for their children, symbolizing strength and power.

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