queen mother
/ˌkwiːn ˈmʌðə/noun
उच्चारण क्वीन मद
राजमाता
Core word
noun
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[C, usually singular]
the mother of the ruling king or queen, who was herself once queen
राजमाता
- The queen mother advised the young king on matters of state.
- Jijabai is remembered as a wise queen mother who shaped Shivaji's character.
- The queen mother held great influence in the royal court.
+ 2 more examples
- Visitors toured the palace once home to the queen mother.
- After the king's death, the queen mother ruled on behalf of her young son.