Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

queen-regnant

noun

/kwin ˈrɛɡnənt/

Definition

A queen-regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, rather than being a queen consort or a queen dowager.

Examples

Queen Elizabeth II was a queen-regnant who ruled the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
The history of queen-regnants reveals the significant roles women have played in governance.

Meaning

The term refers specifically to a woman who holds the position of queen due to her own hereditary right, possessing full sovereign powers and responsibilities over her kingdom.