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regalia

 

[ rɪˈɡeɪliə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal attire

Regalia refers to the emblems or symbols of royalty, such as crowns, scepters, and robes, that are worn or carried during official ceremonies or events. Regalia are often richly decorated and are used to symbolize the power and authority of a monarch or ruler.

Synonyms

emblems, insignia, symbols

Examples of usage

  • The king wore his regalia during the coronation ceremony.
  • The queen's regalia sparkled in the sunlight as she greeted the guests.
Context #2 | Noun

official rights and privileges

Regalia can also refer to the rights, privileges, or prerogatives that are associated with a particular position or status. These regalia may include exclusive access to certain benefits, authority to make decisions, or special privileges granted to individuals or groups.

Synonyms

prerogatives, privileges, rights

Examples of usage

  • The CEO enjoyed the regalia of being in charge, making all major decisions for the company.
  • The regalia of being a senior member of the organization included access to the executive lounge and priority seating at events.

Translations

Translations of the word "regalia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insígnia

🇮🇳 राजचिन्ह

🇩🇪 Insignien

🇮🇩 insignia

🇺🇦 інсигнії

🇵🇱 insygnia

🇯🇵 徽章

🇫🇷 insignes

🇪🇸 insignias

🇹🇷 nişanlar

🇰🇷 훈장

🇸🇦 شارات

🇨🇿 insignie

🇸🇰 insígnie

🇨🇳 徽章

🇸🇮 insignije

🇮🇸 heiðursmerki

🇰🇿 жауынгерлік белгілер

🇬🇪 ინსიგნიები

🇦🇿 nişanlar

🇲🇽 insignias

Etymology

The word 'regalia' has its origins in Latin, where 'regalis' means 'of a king' or 'royal.' The term was first used in English in the 1530s to refer to the emblems or insignia of royalty. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the broader concept of rights and privileges associated with a particular position or status.

See also: regally.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,504, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.