God Save the Queen
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- God Save the King (when the current monarch is a king)
Proper noun
[edit]- The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is female.
Interjection
[edit]- (UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in her presence.
- (UK) A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the UK's queen or in her name.
- (UK) A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is female.
- The King is dead! God save the Queen!
Usage notes
[edit]Used in countries of the British Commonwealth and historically in countries of the former British Empire.
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