מֶלֶךְ
melech
Everyday HebrewFormsמְלָכִים
MeaningA man who is the ruler of a country, usually because he is from a royal family.
HistoryThis word is very old and appears in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to rule" or "to reign". From the beginning, it meant the most powerful man who leads a nation or a city.
Example
The king lives in a big palace.