queen
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/kwiːn/
female ruler
Etymology
Etymology Information
'queen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cwen,' where it meant 'woman' or 'wife.'
Historical Evolution
'cwen' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'quene' and eventually became the modern English word 'queen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'woman' or 'wife,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'female monarch.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female monarch or the wife of a king.
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch.
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Noun 2
a woman or thing regarded as the best or most important of her kind.
She was the queen of the fashion industry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35