queendom

[ kween-duhm ]

noun

1. the position or status of a queen.
2. the realm of a queen.

queendom

/ ˈkwiːndəm /

noun

1. a territory, state, people, or community ruled over by a queen

Word History and Origins

Origin of queendom¹

First recorded in 1600–10; queen + -dom

Example Sentences

Dahlias are going out of repute, and the Rose is resuming its ancient empire in the queendom of Flora.

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Henceforth he had naught to offer them but the contemplation of his content and her unquestioned queendom.

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For our only way to arrive safe at the queendom of Whims was to trust to the whirlwind and be led by the current.

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Even if, after all, the cup of queendom was dashed from her lips untasted, she had made not a bad bargain for herself.

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I am willing to give up my queendom, if you, on your part, will give yours up.

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