regina

¹ American  

[ri-jahy-nuh, -jee-] / rɪˈdʒaɪ nə, -ˈdʒi- /

noun

1. queen.

2. (usually initial capital letter) the official title of a queen.

   Elizabeth Regina.

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Regina ² American  

[ri-jahy-nuh, ruh-jee-nuh, -jahy-] / rɪˈdʒaɪ nə, rəˈdʒi nə, -ˈdʒaɪ- /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Saskatchewan, in the southern part, in southern Canada.

2. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “queen.”

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Regina ¹ British  

/ rɪˈdʒaɪnə /

noun

1. queen: now used chiefly in documents, inscriptions, etc Compare Rex

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Regina ² British  

/ rɪˈdʒaɪnə /

noun

1. a city in W Canada, capital and largest city of Saskatchewan: founded in 1882 as Pile O'Bones. Pop: 178 225 (2001)

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Other Word Forms

• reginal adjective

Etymology

Origin of regina

1450–1500; late Middle English, from Latin rēgīna

Example Sentences

In 2011, Hitschler was Chesney’s defensive line coach and co-special teams coordinator at Salve Regina before the duo reconnected at James Madison before this season.

From Los Angeles Times

The food and beverage company also said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire a 49% interest in La Regina, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal

Campbell’s also said it plans to take a stake in La Regina, which produces Rao’s pasta sauce, for total consideration of $286 million in an effort to drive continued growth for its Rao’s pasta sauce brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

La Regina is based in Italy and also operates a facility in the U.S. in Alma, Georgia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Campbell’s has previously said it would work to more closely partner with its suppliers, including La Regina, in an effort to mitigate added tariff costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• monarch
• ruler