George V (Noun)
Meaning
King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1910 to 1936; gave up his German title in 1917 during World War I (1865-1936).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- King George V was the second eldest son of King Edward VII and was not expected to ascend to the throne.
- George V was known for his strong sense of duty and his dedication to the British monarchy during World War I.
- George V's reign was marked by significant changes in the British Empire, including the rise of the Labour Party and the decline of the Liberal Party.
- In 1917, George V gave up his German title of Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha due to anti-German sentiment during World War I.
- The reign of George V was also notable for the passage of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which expanded voting rights in the United Kingdom.