Royal
/ˈrɔɪəl/noun
Belonging to or associated with a king or queen.
Did you know?The term 'royal' traces back to the Latin word 'regalis', meaning 'of a king', which was often associated with divine right and authority in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
regalis
“Pertaining to a king, imbued with royal power.”
Old French
Old French
reial
“Related to kingship, used in noble contexts.”
Middle English
Middle English
reial
“Connecting to royal authority or nobility.”
Modern English
English
royal
“Denoting something of or befitting a king or queen.”