Royal
Example: The royal family lives in a big palace.
Definition
"Royal" refers to anything related to a king, queen, or their family, often associated with monarchy, nobility, or sovereign authority. For example, "The royal family lives in a big palace," indicating their connection to ruling power.
Etymology
The word "royal" comes from the Old French word 'roial,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'regalis,' meaning 'regal' or 'kingly.' Did you know that 'regalis' is related to 'rex,' the Latin word for king, highlighting the word's strong connection to monarchy and sovereignty?
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"Royal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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