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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

god save the queen

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.62 in modern English

Syllables
god save the queen
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
1
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a female.

intj

An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in her presence.

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage

intj

A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the queen of the UK or in her name.

British usage

intj

A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is female.

British usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

First known to be used during the reign of Queen Mary I during certain royal proclamations, likely popularized after William Shakespeare's Richard III c. 1592–1593 due to quotes containing it with its current patriotic meaning that borrowed from some royal proclamations of Queen Elizabeth I.

Usage

Phrases

God Shave the Queen

Frequently Paired Words

God Save the King

Questions

What does god save the queen mean?
The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a female.
Where does god save the queen come from?
First known to be used during the reign of Queen Mary I during certain royal proclamations, likely popularized after William Shakespeare's Richard III c. 1592–1593 due to quotes containing it with its current patriotic meaning that borrowed from some royal proclamations of Queen Elizabeth I.

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