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regalia

[ ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh ]

plural noun

  1. the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter.
  2. the decorations, insignia, or ceremonial clothes of any office or order.
  3. rich, fancy, or dressy clothing; finery:

    guests wearing formal party regalia.

  4. royal rights or privileges.


regalia

/ rɪˈɡeɪlɪə /

plural noun

  1. the ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty, high office, an order, etc
  2. any splendid or special clothes; finery


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Word History and Origins

Origin of regalia1

1530–40; < Medieval Latin rēgālia things pertaining to a king, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rēgālis regal 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of regalia1

C16: from Medieval Latin: royal privileges, from Latin rēgālis regal 1

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Example Sentences

The second thing he does, is he comes out not dressed in the full papal regalia but in the simple white cassock.

In his mind, “Yedu Nesu has the sole rights to market, distribute and manufacture the brand…the Robert Mugabe regalia.”

I had to take it off today because I had to go vote and you're not allowed in the polling places with Obama regalia.

They come in wonderful hunting regalia and in all the wonderful splendor of the Britisher when he is afield.

They were in full regalia, with mourning badges, and carried inverted torches.

See how the stars are shining!like great crown jewelsDeitys regalia!

Other bearers followed, keeping step and carrying the regalia, consisting of chrysanthemum stalks and blossoms.

While they were thus employed their more fortunate comrades appeared in full war regalia.

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