Queendom
Encyclopedia
A Queendom is a monarchy
, ruled by a queen rather than a king
. A queendom is not simply a kingdom ruled by a queen (see kingdom of England
, ruled by Elizabeth II). A queendom is a monarchy where the line of succession runs through the female line, rather than the male line. In many monarchies, the office of monarch
is inherited though a set of rules which often either favor male heirs, as in England, or exclude females as heirs entirely, as in the Kingdom of France
; a queendom, presumably dose the opposite.
This is, however, an extreemly rare term as there has never been an official Queendom. Most Dictionaries reference to Queendoms only in passing, as a female
counterpart in the definition of a Kingdom, if at all. The term has, however, seen limited use in fiction, as in The Queendom of Sol
.
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...
, ruled by a queen rather than a king
King
- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
. A queendom is not simply a kingdom ruled by a queen (see kingdom of England
Kingdom of England
The Kingdom of England was, from 927 to 1707, a sovereign state to the northwest of continental Europe. At its height, the Kingdom of England spanned the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain and several smaller outlying islands; what today comprises the legal jurisdiction of England...
, ruled by Elizabeth II). A queendom is a monarchy where the line of succession runs through the female line, rather than the male line. In many monarchies, the office of monarch
Monarch
A monarch is the person who heads a monarchy. This is a form of government in which a state or polity is ruled or controlled by an individual who typically inherits the throne by birth and occasionally rules for life or until abdication...
is inherited though a set of rules which often either favor male heirs, as in England, or exclude females as heirs entirely, as in the Kingdom of France
Kingdom of France
The Kingdom of France was one of the most powerful states to exist in Europe during the second millennium.It originated from the Western portion of the Frankish empire, and consolidated significant power and influence over the next thousand years. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, developed a...
; a queendom, presumably dose the opposite.
This is, however, an extreemly rare term as there has never been an official Queendom. Most Dictionaries reference to Queendoms only in passing, as a female
Female
Female is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova .- Defining characteristics :The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male...
counterpart in the definition of a Kingdom, if at all. The term has, however, seen limited use in fiction, as in The Queendom of Sol
The Queendom of Sol
The Queendom of Sol is a science fiction book series by Wil McCarthy. It includes:* The Collapsium * The Wellstone * Lost in Transmission * To Crush the Moon...
.