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regalia

re·ga·li·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh]
    • /rɪˈgeɪ li ə, -ˈgeɪl yə/
    • /rɪˈɡeɪ.li.ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh]
    • /rɪˈgeɪ li ə, -ˈgeɪl yə/

Definitions of regalia word

  • noun regalia finery, full formal dress 1
  • uncountable noun regalia Regalia consists of all the traditional clothes and items which someone such as a king or a judge wears and carries on official occasions. 0
  • noun plural regalia the ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty, high office, an order, etc 0
  • noun plural regalia any splendid or special clothes; finery 0
  • noun plural regalia rights or privileges belonging to a king; prerogatives of sovereignty 0
  • noun plural regalia the emblems and insignia of royalty, as a crown or scepter 0

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Origin of regalia

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Medieval Latin rēgālia things pertaining to a king, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rēgālis regal1

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Parts of speech for Regalia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

regalia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for regalia

noun regalia

  • accoutrement — Accoutrements are all the things you have with you when you travel or when you take part in a particular activity.
  • accoutrements — all the things you have with you when you travel or take part in a particular activity, such as clothing and equipment
  • adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
  • anklet — an ornamental chain worn around the ankle
  • bedclothes — Bedclothes are the sheets and covers which you put over yourself when you get into bed.

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