Synonyms for
Tudor
Definition
Tudor refers to the period of English history between 1485 and 1603, when the Tudor dynasty was on the throne. It can also refer to architecture, art, or other things that were created during this time.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Tudor house
- Tudor style
- Tudor period
- Tudor architecture
- Tudor rose
- Tudor England
- Tudor monarch
Word family
noun Tudor
Usage note
Tudor refers to a specific English royal house and the period of its rule (1485-1603). It is also used adjectivally to describe things related to this period or style.
Example sentences
- The Tudor dynasty produced some of England's most famous monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
- The Tudor period was characterized by a great deal of change and upheaval in England.
- The Tudor era saw the rise of the Church of England and the English Reformation.
- Tudor architecture is known for its distinctive half-timbered buildings and ornate decoration.
- Tudor art often depicted religious scenes and was heavily influenced by the Renaissance.
Quotes
'The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.' - L.P. Hartley, The Go-Between
'Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.' - William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II
'A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.' - Francis Bacon