royalty (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪəlti/
Definition
Members of a royal family, such as kings, queens, princes, and princesses, who form the ruling class of a monarchy.
Examples
The prince and princess were born into royalty.
The country has a long history of constitutional monarchy, with royalty playing a ceremonial role.
The queen's coronation was a grand event attended by royalty from around the world.
How to Use royalty
- royalty of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the supreme quality or distinction of something or someone. — "The chef's dishes had the royalty of a Michelin-starred restaurant."
- royalty-free (collocation)
- Without the need to pay royalties for use, often applied to images or music. — "Many websites offer royalty-free images that can be used for commercial purposes."
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