noun
Uncommon
Tudor
TYOO-duh
Tudor (noun) means a member of the English royal family that ruled from 1485 to 1603, including Henry VII, Henry VIII, and their children. Example: “The exhibition traced the rise and fall of the Tudors.”
noun
1
A member of the English royal family that ruled from 1485 to 1603, including Henry VII, Henry VIII, and their children.
"The exhibition traced the rise and fall of the Tudors."
adj
1
Relating to the Tudor royal family or the period of English history they ruled, roughly 1485-1603.
"The old house had classic Tudor beams across its blackened timber front."
How to use Tudor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the English royal family (and era) that included Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
Common pairings
Tudor era
Tudor house
Tudor dynasty
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Word forms
- Plural
- Tudors
- Comparative
- more Tudor
- Superlative
- most Tudor
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Etymology
From the Welsh surname Tudur, which became the family name of the English royal dynasty descended from Owen Tudor, a Welsh courtier who married the widow of Henry V.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tudor” mean?
The word “Tudor” means a member of the English royal family that ruled from 1485 to 1603, including Henry VII, Henry VIII, and their children. In plain terms, relating to the English royal family (and era) that included Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
How do you pronounce “Tudor”?
“Tudor” is pronounced TYOO-duh (/ˈtjuːdəː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tudor” in a sentence?
Here is “Tudor” used in a sentence: “The exhibition traced the rise and fall of the Tudors.”
What part of speech is “Tudor”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tudor” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Tudor” come from?
The word “Tudor” comes from Welsh. From the Welsh surname Tudur, which became the family name of the English royal dynasty descended from Owen Tudor, a Welsh courtier who married the widow of Henry V.
Is “Tudor” a common word?
“Tudor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Tudor” have?
“Tudor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the English royal family that ruled from 1485 to 1603, including Henry VII, Henry VIII, and their children.
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