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What does Folkekongen mean in English?

  • "The People's King"

  • "The King of the People"

  • "The Folk King"

  • "The Popular King"

Answer

Folkekongen is a Danish word meaning "The People's King". The word "Folke" means "People" and "Konge" means "King". The word Folkekongen is used to describe a king who is seen as being close to the people and who is seen as representing the interests of the people.
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