The queen
Example: The queen wore a beautiful crown at the ceremony.
Definition
"The queen" refers to a female monarch who is the sovereign ruler of a kingdom or a country, often holding the highest authority in the monarchy system. She may also be the wife of a king, sharing certain ceremonial and social roles in the realm.
Etymology
The term "the queen" originates from the Old English word 'cwēn,' meaning 'woman, wife, or female ruler.' Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*kweniz,' which is related to the concept of a woman or wife. Did you know that the word evolved to specifically denote a female sovereign or consort, highlighting the important role women played in royal leadership?
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"The queen" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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