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English

Etymology

From French royal, from Latin regalis, royal, regal, from combining form reg- (nominative rex), king, + adjective suffix -alis

Adjective

royal

  1. Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
  2. Having the air or demeanour of a monarch.

Synonyms

  • (1): kingly (of a king), monarchical , princely (of a prince), queenly (of a queen), regal
  • (2): majestic , stately

Translations

  • koningklijke (1), koninklijk (2)
  • : kuninkaallinen
  • : royal
  • Greek: βασιλικός
  • : reale
  • : real
  • : real

Noun

royal (plural royals )

  1. (colloquial) A royal person; a member of a royal family .

Related terms

  • Princess Royal
  • Royal Air Force
  • royal family
  • royal flush
  • royalist
  • royal jelly
  • royally
  • Royal Mail
  • royal tennis
  • royalty
  • royal we
  • royal wedding
  • real estate

See also


French

Adjective

royal m (f royale, m plural royaux, f plural royales)

  1. royal



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