Ducal: meaning, definitions and examples

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ducal

 

[ หˆdjuห.kษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

royalty, titles

The term 'ducal' relates to a duke or the rank of a duke within the nobility. Ducal titles were historically conferred in various European nations, signifying a high status within the aristocracy. Ducal properties often included large estates and considerable influence, both socially and politically. The word is commonly used in discussions about noble titles, heritage, and historical lineage.

Synonyms

aristocratic, duke-related, noble

Examples of usage

  • The ducal palace was a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture.
  • He was granted a ducal title after his significant contributions to the kingdom.
  • The ducal family has a rich history dating back several centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "ducal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ducado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฏเฅ‚เค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herzoglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ducal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัŽะบะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ksiฤ…ลผฤ™cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌ็ˆตใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ducado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผkal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์ž‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฉvodskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฉvodskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ็ˆต็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kneลพji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hertoga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตั€ั†ะพะณั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผkal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ducado

Etymology

The word 'ducal' originates from the Latin word 'dux', meaning 'leader' or 'general'. This term was used to describe high-ranking nobles who held significant power and responsibility, especially in military contexts. Over time, the term evolved in various languages, including Old French and Middle English, with 'due' in Old French denoting a duke. The term began to be associated specifically with the title of dukes in the feudal system, which became prominent in medieval Europe. As European monarchies developed, ducal titles became important markers of nobility and land ownership, leading to the term's current meaning, which references everything related to dukes and their status. Today, it appears frequently in discussions of historical aristocracy and contemporary royal titles.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,856, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.