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Royal ˈrɔɪəl King Queen Adjective Family Household/Court Wedding

Word3 royal
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈrɔɪəl/ /ˈrɔɪəl/
Example
  • the royal family
  • the royal household/court
  • a royal wedding
  • a royal palace
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royal

(adjective)/ˈrɔɪəl/ /ˈrɔɪəl/
  1. connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
    • COMPARE regal
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/regal
    • the royal family
    • the royal household/court
    • a royal wedding
    • a royal palace
    • During the Second World War the royal couple played a prominent role.
    • by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family)
    • She took the opportunity to meet members of the British royal family.
  2. used in the names of organizations that serve or are supported by a king or queen
    • the Royal Navy
    • the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
  3. impressive; suitable for a king or queen
    • SYNONYM splendid
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/splendid_2
    • We were given a royal welcome.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Old French roial, from Latin regalis ‘regal’.
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