Elizabethan

/ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/ adjective, noun

Relating to the time period when Queen Elizabeth I ruled England (1558-1603), known for great art, literature, and exploration.

From Elizabeth I, whose name comes from Hebrew 'Elisheba' meaning 'God's oath.' The suffix '-an' creates adjectives and nouns referring to people or periods named after rulers, as with 'Victorian' or 'Georgian.'

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