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Meaning of queen
The primary meaning of the word "queen" is a female monarch, typically the wife or widow of a king.
Etymology of queen
The word "queen" originates from Old English "cwēn", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kwēniz", also meaning "woman" or "wife".
This is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "gwen-", which carried a sense of "woman" or "female".
The term has been used since ancient times to refer to female monarchs and has evolved over time to encompass various meanings and connotations.
Synonyms
monarch
sovereign
ruler
empress
lady
mistress
majesty
sovereign queen
queen bee
queen regent
queen consort
female ruler
woman ruler
head of state
monarchess
potentate
leader
chief
chieftainess
princess
duchess
countess
baroness
ladyship
matriarch
matron
goddess
deity
female monarch
supreme ruler
imperial ruler
royal highness
highness
her majesty.
Definitions
- A female monarch, typically the wife or widow of a king, or a woman who rules in her own right.
- A woman or thing regarded as superior or supreme in a particular context or activity.
- The most powerful or important piece in the game of chess, able to move in any direction.
- In biology, a queen is a female insect, especially a bee or wasp, that lays eggs and is the dominant female in a colony.
Usage Examples
- The queen of England visited the United States to strengthen diplomatic ties.
- She was the queen of the chess club, known for her strategic moves and checkmate victories.
- The queen bee laid thousands of eggs in the hive, ensuring the survival of the colony.
- In the fairy tale, the evil queen cast a spell on the beautiful princess, putting her into a deep sleep.