Elizabethan
What is another word for Elizabethan? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Belonging to or typical of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603) — a period known for its drama, poetry, and exploration.
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How to use Elizabethan
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Elizabethan era
Elizabethan theatre
Elizabethan England
Elizabethan drama
Etymology
Formed from the name Elizabeth plus the suffix -an, which turns a name into an adjective meaning "of or belonging to."
Full origin of Elizabethan →Frequently asked questions
What does “Elizabethan” mean?
The word “Elizabethan” means belonging to or typical of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603) — a period known for its drama, poetry, and exploration. In plain terms, describes anything from, or in the style of, the time when Queen Elizabeth I (or, more loosely, Elizabeth II) reigned.
How do you pronounce “Elizabethan”?
“Elizabethan” is pronounced ih-lih-zuh-BEETHN (/əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “Elizabethan” in a sentence?
Here is “Elizabethan” used in a sentence: “The play is written in dense Elizabethan English full of "thee" and "thou.".”
What part of speech is “Elizabethan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Elizabethan” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Elizabethan” have?
“Elizabethan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to or typical of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603) — a period known for its drama, poetry, and exploration.
