"God Save the King" meaning in All languages combined

See God Save the King on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Etymology: Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973. Head templates: {{en-interj|head=God Save the King}} God Save the King
  1. (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK) An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in his presence. Tags: Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, UK
    Sense id: en-God_Save_the_King-en-intj-qqybPqSb Categories (other): Australian English, British English, Canadian English, New Zealand English, English sentences, English subjunctive expressions, Australia, Monarchism, New Zealand Disambiguation of English sentences: 27 25 22 26 Disambiguation of English subjunctive expressions: 33 33 13 21 Disambiguation of Australia: 51 17 7 24 Disambiguation of Monarchism: 32 6 28 34 Disambiguation of New Zealand: 65 13 3 18
  2. (UK) A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the King or in his name. Tags: UK Derived forms: God-Save-the-Kinger Coordinate_terms: long live
    Sense id: en-God_Save_the_King-en-intj-zNmktuHI Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English sentences, English subjunctive expressions, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 40 11 28 Disambiguation of English sentences: 27 25 22 26 Disambiguation of English subjunctive expressions: 33 33 13 21 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 18 46 3 33 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 17 48 3 32
  3. (UK) A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is male. Tags: UK Coordinate_terms (when the current monarch is a queen): God Save the Queen
    Sense id: en-God_Save_the_King-en-intj-HVKyJq9r Categories (other): British English, English sentences, English subjunctive expressions, Monarchism Disambiguation of English sentences: 27 25 22 26 Disambiguation of English subjunctive expressions: 33 33 13 21 Disambiguation of Monarchism: 32 6 28 34 Disambiguation of 'when the current monarch is a queen': 32 4 64

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=God Save the King}} God Save the King
  1. The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a king.
    Sense id: en-God_Save_the_King-en-name-oFe52CRk Categories (other): English sentences, English subjunctive expressions, Canada, Monarchism, National anthems, United Kingdom Disambiguation of English sentences: 27 25 22 26 Disambiguation of English subjunctive expressions: 33 33 13 21 Disambiguation of Canada: 15 20 21 44 Disambiguation of Monarchism: 32 6 28 34 Disambiguation of National anthems: 7 31 2 59 Disambiguation of United Kingdom: 5 9 7 78
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