Definition

Proper noun The official name for the British royal family, adopted in 1917 to replace the German-derived name "House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" during World War I. It represents the dynasty and lineage of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

Usage

The term is used to refer to the institution and bloodline of the modern British monarchy. * The House of Windsor celebrated a historic jubilee. * Historians study the evolution of the House of Windsor throughout the 20th century. * The current monarch is the head of the House of Windsor.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent the official actions, decisions, or public image of the royal family as an institution.
  • The statement was issued in the name of the House of Windsor.

Variants and Related Words

• Windsor (noun): A common shorthand or informal reference to the royal family or its members.
  • The news was welcomed by the Windsors.
• The Royal Family (noun phrase): A more general term for the immediate family of the sovereign, often used interchangeably in modern contexts.

Synonyms

• The British Royal Family
• The Royal House (of the United Kingdom)

Notes

This is a proper noun and is typically capitalized. It specifically denotes the dynasty from King George V onwards. Its predecessor was the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Noun

1. the British royal family since 1917