queendom

American  

[kween-duhm] / ˈkwin dəm /

noun

1. the position or status of a queen.

2. the realm of a queen.

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queendom British  

/ ˈkwiːndəm /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of queendom

First recorded in 1600–10; queen + -dom

Example Sentences

Warhol featured three other monarchs in his series, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Ntombi Twala of Swaziland, none of whom are as instantly recognizable as the woman who symbolized queendom for most of the post-World War II West.

From Salon

There was a lot of discussion about what credentials one needs to be considered a “high priestess,” and some confusion when Budapest referenced the animal queendom, instead of kingdom.

From Los Angeles Times

A British pop musical dreamed up by two college students, it was barreling toward opening night with a huge head of steam: significant advance sales, multiple productions underway, and an energized and youthful fan base dubbed the Queendom.

From New York Times

Long before the Gaines family stole the nation's hearts, Garten's lifestyle brand was its own queendom.

From Salon

Levee is ravenous for fame, but every stage he shares with Ma Rainey is by her grace; every recording session is an extension of her queendom.

From Salon