the queen
Crown's female wearer
The queen is the reigning female monarch of a kingdom, or the wife of a king.
In British contexts, the Queen typically refers to whoever currently holds that title—Elizabeth II for decades, now a historical reference.
The phrase carries formal weight: The Queen will address the nation.
In chess, the queen is the most powerful piece.
In card games, it ranks below the king.
The queen bee is the fertile female in a hive, which extends figuratively to a dominant woman in any group.
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- ElizabethFeminine given name
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