queen regnant
Definition
Noun: A female monarch who reigns in her own right, possessing sovereign power and authority equivalent to a king. She is not the wife or consort of a king, but the ruling sovereign herself.
Usage
The term "queen regnant" is used to specify a queen who is the actual sovereign ruler of a kingdom or realm, distinguishing her from a queen consort (the wife of a king) or a queen dowager (the widow of a king). It is a formal and historical term.
Examples
- Queen Elizabeth I was a queen regnant of England.
- The history of the country includes several powerful queens regnant.
- As a queen regnant, she had the authority to sign treaties and declare war.
Advanced Usage
- The plural form is "queens regnant."
- The term is often used in historical, legal, and constitutional contexts to clarify the nature of a queen's power and position.
Variants and Related Words
- Monarch (n): A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
- Sovereign (n): A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
- Queen consort (n): The wife of a reigning king.
- Queen dowager (n): The widow of a king.
Synonyms
- Female sovereign
- Ruling queen
Antonyms
- Queen consort
- Subject
Noun
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a female sovereign ruler
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