Elizabeth (Noun)
Meaning 1
Queen of England from 1558 to 1603; daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn; she succeeded Mary I (who was a Catholic) and restored Protestantism to England; during her reign Mary Queen of Scots was executed and the Spanish Armada was defeated; her reign was marked by prosperity and literary genius (1533-1603).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-); "Elizabeth II is the head of state in Great Britain".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch in history, surpassing the record set by Queen Victoria.
- Elizabeth ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952.
- As the head of the Commonwealth, Elizabeth has played a significant role in promoting unity and cooperation among its member states.
- Elizabeth II has reigned for over six decades, earning the respect and admiration of people around the world.
- Throughout her reign, Elizabeth has been a symbol of stability and continuity in an ever-changing world.