queen of england
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Definition
Noun: - The sovereign ruler of England: This term refers to the female monarch who holds the supreme royal authority and title over the Kingdom of England. Historically, it denotes a specific individual who reigned as queen regnant.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Elizabeth I was a famous Queen of England.
- The portrait depicted the Queen of England in her royal robes.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical title: The term is often used to refer to specific monarchs in historical contexts, distinguishing them from queens of other realms or the later United Kingdom.
- Historians study the policies of each Queen of England.
Variants and Related Words
- Queen (n): The female monarch of a kingdom.
- Queen regnant (n): A queen who reigns in her own right, as opposed to a queen consort.
- Monarch (n): A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
Synonyms
- Sovereign
- Female monarch
- Crown
Notes on Usage
- This term is historically specific. After the Acts of Union in 1707, the correct title for the sovereign became "Queen of Great Britain," and later "Queen of the United Kingdom." Therefore, "Queen of England" primarily refers to monarchs who reigned before that date.
- It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Noun
- the sovereign ruler of England