Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The Tudor dynasty: A royal house of Welsh origin that ruled the Kingdom of England and its realms from 1485 to 1603. The dynasty was founded by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, ending the Wars of the Roses. The period of their rule is known as the Tudor period.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The House of Tudor ascended to the English throne in 1485.
  • Many significant changes in English religion and culture occurred under the House of Tudor.
  • Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the House of Tudor.

Advanced Usage

• "Tudor" as an adjective: Pertaining to the period, style, or monarchs of the House of Tudor.
  • Tudor architecture is characterized by half-timbering.
  • The Tudor rose is a symbol of the dynasty.

Variants and Related Words

• Tudor (adj): Of or relating to the English royal house that ruled from 1485 to 1603, or the period of their rule.
  • We studied Tudor England in history class.
• Tudor (n): A member of the Tudor dynasty.
  • Henry VIII was a Tudor.

Synonyms

• The Tudors: A common synonym for the House of Tudor.
• Tudor dynasty: An equivalent term for the royal house.

Related Phrases

• Tudor rose: The traditional floral heraldic emblem of England, combining the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster, symbolizing the union forged by the House of Tudor.
• Tudor period: The historical era in England and Wales during the reign of the Tudor monarchs.

Noun

1. an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)