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royal

1 royal /ˈrojəl/ adjective
1 royal
/ˈrojəl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROYAL
always used before a noun
: of or relating to a king or queen
Royal used in names of organizations that are supported by or that serve a king or queen
: suitable for a king or queen : elaborate or impressive
chiefly US, informal used to make a statement more forceful

the royal “we”

: the word “we” used by a king or queen instead of “I”
2 royal /ˈrojəl/ noun
plural royals
2 royal
/ˈrojəl/
noun
plural royals
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROYAL
[count] informal
: a member of a royal family