royal family
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1.8
- noun
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familia real
- Members of the royal family often participate in public engagements to connect with citizens.
- members of the royal family
- a royal family prince
- criticize the royal family
I respect the royal family and what it's done for this nation.
- I respect the royal family and what it's done for this nation.
- They're saying quote on behalf of the entire royal family, this is Kate's fault.
- You know, I mean, the royal family has survived a lot.
- But I guess I'm proud member of the Commonwealth, always loved the Royal family, always loved English traditions.
- Well, in the recent past on this channel, I have been making parts of the British royal family's crown jewels.
- It'll give you an idea what the royal family is OK with Ohio.
- They are not racist, but the royal family it seems to be.
- And I went to learn etiquette with some member of the royal family, lesser royal.
Examples
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The royal family attended the charity event to support local organizations.
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Most observers believed that his attitude was shared by some in the royal family.
Academic text (1994) -
I respect the royal family and what it's done for this nation.
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How about if the royal family had followed the following strategy?
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Friend to the King and the royal family.
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The royal family will be there.
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For example, suppose that the royal family operated as follows.
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Is that any way for a royal family to behave?
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However, there has long been speculation that the royal family is divided over the nuclear issue.
Academic text (2013) -
They were having some problems with the royal family not long ago.
Synonyms
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3.5
People from a ruling family, like kings or queens
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4.7
A family of kings and queens who rule a country now or in the past
How Noble
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the immediate family of a reigning king or queen' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'royal' (relating to a king or queen) with 'family' (people related by blood or marriage). This adjective+noun composition follows a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will reliably understand the MWE.
Etymology
Royal family comes from the image of a king or queen surrounded by their close relatives living in the palace. Because royal means 'of a king or queen' and family means 'close relatives', the phrase now refers to the immediate family of a reigning king or queen.