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regius

regius

9.9
Marks a royal appointment in university titles
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɛdʒiəs/
  • UK
translation icon : regio
  • The Regius Chair of Physics was established by royal charter in the 19th century.

Examples

  • Several universities have a Regius Professorship in recognition of royal patronage.

  • The regius professor of mathematics at Oxford is highly respected.

  • He was honored with the title of Regius Professor of History at the university.

  • She was appointed a regius lecturer in history last year.

  • He was honored with the title of Regius Professor of History at the university.

  • The Regius Chair of Physics was established by royal charter in the 19th century.

  • Several universities have a Regius Professorship in recognition of royal patronage.

Synonyms

royal
vsregius
497 3.1

Relating to a king or queen and their family

is used in titles to show official appointment or patronage in academics

Compounds

Regius professor
  • UK
9.9

A professor at a British university appointed by the king or queen

Surface Forms

regius positive

Etymology

Regius comes from the Latin word rex 'king' and the root reg- 'rule', so a Regius title means the post was chosen by a king or queen and is 'royal' in status.