balfour

/ˈbɔːlfər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is the husband of a queen consort, especially during the reign of a monarch’s consort.

“The balfour of Queen Elizabeth II played a significant role in royal affairs.”

2. noun

The Balfour Declaration (1917), a public statement issued by the British government expressing support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

“The Balfour Declaration had a profound impact on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

Synonyms

  • consort
  • husband

Antonyms

  • husbandless
  • widower