
Herod
UK
/ˈhɛrəd/
US
/ˈhɛrəd/

Translation of "herod" into Russian
Herod
NounUK
/ˈhɛrəd/
US
/ˈhɛrəd/
Herod
Herods pl
Herod was a king known for his architectural projects.
Ирод был царем, известным своими архитектурными проектами.
Definitions
Herod
NounUK
/ˈhɛrəd/
US
/ˈhɛrəd/
A tyrannical or oppressive ruler, often used metaphorically to describe someone who is cruel or despotic.
The dictator was seen as a modern-day Herod, ruling with an iron fist and showing little regard for human rights.
Herod
Proper nounUK
/ˈhɛrəd/
US
/ˈhɛrəd/
The name or title of several rulers of Judea during the Roman Empire, especially Herod the Great, renowned for extensive architectural projects and noted in the New Testament.
Herod the Great ordered the reconstruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.