Windsor

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The British royal family since 1917: "Windsor" refers to the name adopted by the British royal house, replacing the former name "Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" during World War I.
    • A city in southeastern Ontario, Canada: "Windsor" is the name of a Canadian city located on the Detroit River, directly opposite the city of Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Royal Family):

    • The House of Windsor celebrated a historic jubilee.
    • King Charles III is the current head of the House of Windsor.

  • Proper noun (City):

    • Windsor is a major automotive manufacturing centre in Canada.
    • The Ambassador Bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit.
Advanced Usage
  • "Windsor Castle": The primary royal residence of the British monarch, located in the English county of Berkshire.
    • The royal family often spends weekends at Windsor Castle.
  • "Windsor knot": A specific, wide, and symmetrical method of tying a necktie knot.
    • For a formal event, he preferred a Windsor knot for his tie.
Variants and Related Words
  • Windsorian (adj): Pertaining to the House of Windsor or the city of Windsor.
    • The historian specialized in Windsorian history.
  • Windsorize (verb, rare/contextual): To anglicize a name, particularly in reference to the royal family's name change.
    • (Historical context) The family decided to Windsorize their surname.
Synonyms
  • (For the royal family): The British monarchy, the Royal House.
  • (For the city): (No direct synonym as it is a proper noun; can be described as) The Canadian city opposite Detroit.
Related Phrases
  • "Duke/Duchess of Windsor": A title historically held by King Edward VIII after his abdication.
    • The Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived abroad after the abdication.
Noun
  1. the British royal family since 1917
  2. a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

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