queen (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kwiːn/
Definition
The female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
Examples
The queen addressed the nation on television.
She was crowned queen at the age of 18.
The country has been a monarchy for centuries, ruled by a king or queen.
How to Use queen
- queen of (collocation)
- Used to refer to a female ruler of a country or a woman who is considered the best in a particular field. — "She is the queen of England."
- queen bee (collocation)
- The primary female reproductive insect in a colony; also used figuratively for a dominant or popular woman. — "The queen bee is essential for the survival of the hive."
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