royalty
/ˈɹɔɪəlti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: royalties
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
People of royal rank, plus their families, treated as a group.
Noun
Examples
Wolferton was an important station on the Kings Lynn-Hunstanton line, which closed in 1969. As the station was convenient for the Sandringham estate, it was regularly patronised by royalty, and royal retiring rooms were provided.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “royalty” mean?
The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.
Is “royalty” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.