Regina Definition & Meaning

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  • Synonyms regina 1 American [ri-jahy-nuh, -jee-] / rɪˈdʒaɪ nə, -ˈdʒi- /

    noun

    1. queen.

    2. (usually initial capital letter) the official title of a queen.

      Elizabeth Regina.

    Regina 2 American [ri-jahy-nuh, ruh-jee-nuh, -jahy-] / rɪˈdʒaɪ nə, rəˈdʒi nə, -ˈdʒaɪ- /

    noun

    1. a city in and the capital of Saskatchewan, in the southern part, in southern Canada.

    2. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “queen.”

    Regina 1 British / rɪˈdʒaɪnə /

    noun

    1. queen: now used chiefly in documents, inscriptions, etc Compare Rex

    "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Regina 2 British / rɪˈdʒaɪnə /

    noun

    1. a city in W Canada, capital and largest city of Saskatchewan: founded in 1882 as Pile O'Bones. Pop: 178 225 (2001)

    "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

    Other Word Forms

    • reginal adjective

    Etymology

    Origin of regina

    1450–1500; late Middle English, from Latin rēgīna

    Example Sentences

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    In 2011, Hitschler was Chesney’s defensive line coach and co-special teams coordinator at Salve Regina before the duo reconnected at James Madison before this season.

    From Los Angeles Times

    The food and beverage company also said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire a 49% interest in La Regina, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauce.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Campbell’s also said it plans to take a stake in La Regina, which produces Rao’s pasta sauce, for total consideration of $286 million in an effort to drive continued growth for its Rao’s pasta sauce brand.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    La Regina is based in Italy and also operates a facility in the U.S. in Alma, Georgia.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Campbell’s has previously said it would work to more closely partner with its suppliers, including La Regina, in an effort to mitigate added tariff costs.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Related Words

    • monarch
    • ruler

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