Royalty: meaning, definitions and examples

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royalty

 

[ ˈrɔɪəlti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

monarchy

Royalty refers to a group of people with royal status or quality, such as kings, queens, princes, and princesses. Royalty often holds positions of power and authority within a country.

Synonyms

aristocracy, monarchy, nobility

Examples of usage

  • Members of royalty often live in grand palaces.
  • The royal family attended the state banquet.
  • The prince and princess waved to the cheering crowds.
  • Royalty is often associated with tradition and ceremony.
  • The history of royalty dates back centuries.
Context #2 | Noun

payment

Royalty can also refer to a payment made to an owner for the use of property or assets, such as intellectual property rights. It is a percentage of revenue or profit that is paid to the owner.

Synonyms

commission, fee, payment

Examples of usage

  • The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
  • Musicians earn royalties from the sales of their music.
  • Software developers may receive royalties for their software products.

Translations

Translations of the word "royalty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realeza

🇮🇳 राजघराना (Rajgharana)

🇩🇪 Königtum

🇮🇩 kerajaan

🇺🇦 королівська влада

🇵🇱 królewskość

🇯🇵 王族 (Ōzoku)

🇫🇷 royauté

🇪🇸 realeza

🇹🇷 kraliyet

🇰🇷 왕족 (Wangjok)

🇸🇦 ملكيّة (Malikiyya)

🇨🇿 královská hodnost

🇸🇰 kráľovská hodnosť

🇨🇳 皇室 (Huángshì)

🇸🇮 kraljevina

🇮🇸 konungsveldi

🇰🇿 патшалық

🇬🇪 სამეფო (Samepo)

🇦🇿 krallıq

🇲🇽 realeza

Word origin

The term 'royalty' originates from the Old French word 'roialte', which means 'royal power or authority'. It has been used to refer to members of royal families since the Middle Ages. Over time, the term evolved to also include the concept of payments made to owners for the use of their property or assets. Today, 'royalty' continues to be associated with monarchy, nobility, and payments for intellectual property rights.

See also: royalist, royally.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,819 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.