regalia
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.”
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.
Word forms
regalias plural
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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.