royal

noun

stag with antlers of 12 or more branches

a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast

adjective

invested with royal power as symbolized by a crown

belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

being of the rank of a monarch

established or chartered or authorized by royalty

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

Roots

regalisroy- · Latin · royal, king

Synonyms for royal

regaladj imperialadj kinglyadj queenlikeadj kinglikeadj monarchn majesticadj queenn princen princelike princessn princelyadj queenlyadj kingn

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Where does royal come from?

The word royal breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root roy-, from Latin regalis (“royal, king”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.