noun
regalia
rih-GAY-lee-uh
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
Word Forms
regalias plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin regalia, "royal powers," from Latin regalis, "of a king."