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royal

/ˈroʊ.əl/ adjective · British & US

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What does royal mean?

adjective

Relating to a king or queen, or to a country's monarch; having the status or dignity of a king or queen.

Example

"The royal family attended the charity gala."

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Words that share this root

Latin 'regalis'Old French 'roial'Old English 'rīc'

What's another word for royal?

regal imperial monarchical kingly queenly majestic

What's the opposite of royal?

common ordinary democratic

Rhymes with royal

foul goulash moult poulter