Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tudor

Adjective, Noun
ˈtjuːdə
Definition
Relating to the Tudor dynasty, a royal family that ruled England from 1485 to 1603.
Examples
  • The Tudor architecture of the building is impressive.
  • The play is set in the Tudor period and features many historical figures.
Meaning
The term Tudor refers to both a period of English history and the style associated with that time, marked by notable monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
Synonyms
  • Victorian
  • Elizabethan
  • Jacobean