royal
- adjective
- /ˈrɔɪəl/
- Formal
- A founding member of the Royal Society, he emphasized the practical uses of science.
- the Royal Society
- the Royal College of Physicians
- a Royal Proclamation
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Watch on YouTubeSo the the members of the Royal Society were mostly bachelors.
- So the the members of the Royal Society were mostly bachelors.
- Then I had the huge honour of presenting the Royal Institution Christmas lectures.
- Lands ended, John O'Groats for Royal British Legion fully supported.
- It's like I've come from a club, the Royal Marines, you know, a boys club.
- He belonged to the Royal Manchester Royal Exchange.
- And this sets the standard then for Royal Dutch Shell, whatever to also get.
- The Church of England, GB News, The Royal Academy of Dance, the Conservative Party.
- Her Majesty's Royal Covent, a dead gin and Carol.
Examples
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I'm not going to the Royal Court, am I, Mother?
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You will address me as "Your Royal Highness"
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One need not be a member of the Royal Society to use these instruments.
Fiction book (1991) -
Promise please to your Highness to grace us with your royal company.
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- Balmoral is the Royal Family holiday home.
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The ship would be named Peacemaker and bear her royal seal.
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The man's related to the royal family, for goodness' sake.
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All candidates attend the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, which does not grant university degrees.
Academic text (1990) -
Charles has a welcoming treat: tickets for the Royal Shakespeare Company's Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican.
Fiction book (1993) -
The royal family attended the charity event to support local initiatives.
Idioms
Compounds
An independent society in the United Kingdom that supports excellent scientific work
- Canadian
Canada's national police force that enforces federal laws across the country
An art organisation in London that promotes painting, sculpture and architecture
An official document from a king or queen that gives rights to an organization
- Archaic
A long horizontal pole high on a sailing ship mast that holds the highest sail
- Specialized
A plant with large upright feather-like leaves that grows in wet, shady places
A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts
- Australian
A tropical plant with soft purple, velvety leaves that people grow indoors
An important English society that supports scientists and promotes science
How Official
Surface Forms
Etymology
Royal used for organizations comes from the idea of being given by a king or queen and the Latin regalis meaning 'king'. So when a group is called Royal, it was once set up or officially approved by the king or queen.