noun
regalia
rih-GAY-lee-uh
Regalia (noun) means the ceremonial emblems and objects associated with royalty, such as a crown or sceptre. Example: “The crown jewels are part of the royal regalia.”
noun
1
The ceremonial emblems and objects associated with royalty, such as a crown or sceptre.
"The crown jewels are part of the royal regalia."
2
Special clothing or decorations that show membership in a group, office, or ceremony.
"Graduates wore full academic regalia at the ceremony."
"The chief wore traditional regalia for the powwow."
How to use regalia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe special clothing, jewelry, or symbols that mark someone out as a royal, an official, or a member of a ceremonial group.
Common pairings
royal regalia
academic regalia
full regalia
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Word forms
- Plural
- regalias
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin regalia, "royal powers," from Latin regalis, "of a king."
Synonyms
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What does “regalia” mean?
The word “regalia” means the ceremonial emblems and objects associated with royalty, such as a crown or sceptre. In plain terms, the special clothing, jewelry, or symbols that mark someone out as a royal, an official, or a member of a ceremonial group.
How do you pronounce “regalia”?
“Regalia” is pronounced rih-GAY-lee-uh (/ɹɪˈɡeɪ.li.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “regalia” in a sentence?
Here is “regalia” used in a sentence: “The crown jewels are part of the royal regalia.”
What part of speech is “regalia”?
“Regalia” is a noun.
Where does the word “regalia” come from?
The word “regalia” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin regalia, "royal powers," from Latin regalis, "of a king.".
How many meanings does “regalia” have?
“Regalia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ceremonial emblems and objects associated with royalty, such as a crown or sceptre.
