crown princess
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A female heir apparent to a throne: A woman who is first in line to inherit the throne of a monarchy, typically the eldest daughter of a sovereign.
- The wife of a crown prince: The spouse of a male heir apparent to a throne.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The crown princess attended the state ceremony on behalf of the king. (Referring to the female heir apparent.)
- As crown princess, she will undertake many official duties. (Referring to the wife of the crown prince.)
Advanced Usage
- The title "crown princess" is used in constitutional and hereditary monarchies. The specific rules of succession determine who holds the title.
- In some monarchies, the title may be held by a woman who is the heir presumptive (next in line but whose position could be displaced by the birth of a more eligible heir), though it is most commonly associated with the heir apparent.
Variants and Related Words
- Crown Prince (n): The male heir apparent to a throne.
- Heir Apparent (n): An heir whose right to inherit cannot be superseded by the birth of another heir.
- Princess Royal (n): A title sometimes conferred on the eldest daughter of a sovereign.
Synonyms
- Heiress apparent (for the first definition).
- Princess consort (can be related to the second definition, though not a perfect synonym).
Related Phrases
- To be invested as Crown Princess: To be formally granted the title and responsibilities.
- She was invested as crown princess in a grand ceremony.
Noun
- a female heir apparent to a throne
- the wife of a crown prince