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
So 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
- Canadian
Canada's national police force that enforces federal laws across the country
An independent society in the United Kingdom that supports excellent scientific work
- Archaic
A long horizontal pole high on a sailing ship mast that holds the highest sail
An official document from a king or queen that gives rights to an organization
- Australian
A tropical plant with soft purple, velvety leaves that people grow indoors
An art organisation in London that promotes painting, sculpture and architecture
- Specialized
A plant with large upright feather-like leaves that grows in wet, shady places
An important English society that supports scientists and promotes science
A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts
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.