Royalty
From the English word royalty, derived from Latin regalitas, meaning the status, rights, or qualities associated with royalty.
Meaning and origin
Royalty is a nominalization of the English word royal, emphasizing the abstract concept and privileges of being royal.
How to pronounce Royalty
| English (US) | ROY-ul-tee /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ |
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