Tudor

American  

[too-der, tyoo-] / ˈtu dər, ˈtyu- /

noun

1. Antony, 1909–87, English choreographer and dancer.

2. David (Eugene), 1926–1996, U.S. pianist and composer.

3. Mary. Mary I.

4. a member of the royal family that ruled in England from 1485 to 1603.

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adjective

1. pertaining or belonging to the English royal house of Tudor.

2. of, relating to, or characteristic of the periods of the reigns of the Tudor sovereigns.

   Tudor architecture.

Tudor British  

/ ˈtjuːdə /

noun

1. an English royal house descended from a Welsh squire, Owen Tudor (died 1461), and ruling from 1485 to 1603. Monarchs of the Tudor line were Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I

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adjective

1. denoting a style of architecture of the late perpendicular period and characterized by half-timbered houses

Other Word Forms

• pre-Tudor adjective

Example Sentences

Spurs have agreed a long-term deal with the former Brighton and Marseille manager and are expected to name him as Igor Tudor's replacement imminently.

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De Zerbi, 46, is set to succeed Igor Tudor, who lasted just 44 days in the post before his spell was mutually ended.

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It now remains to be seen whether Tottenham renew their efforts to land former Brighton boss De Zerbi immediately following Tudor's departure.

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Tottenham Hotspur's hierarchy have finally addressed the mistake they made with the outlandish appointment of Igor Tudor as interim head coach – but the stakes are now so high they cannot afford another.

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Tottenham have suffered five defeats in seven matches in all competitions since Tudor succeeded the sacked Thomas Frank on 14 February, on a deal until the end of the season.

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