1. plural of pharaoh; the rulers of ancient Egypt

Examples

• The pharaohs built magnificent pyramids as their tombs.
• Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were considered divine rulers.
• Many pharaohs were buried with gold and precious artifacts.
• The pharaohs ruled Egypt for over three thousand years.
• Tutankhamun was one of the most famous pharaohs in history.
• The pharaohs controlled vast wealth and armies.
• Archaeologists study the tombs of pharaohs to learn about ancient Egypt.