Sunday, December 1, 2024

Word of the Day: Regalia

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Sunday, December 1, 2024
Regalia
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noun 1. The emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation.
2. The distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The regalia on the military uniforms was varied, based on rank."
Play Button "The collection of crown jewels is part of the queen's regalia for formal ceremonies."
Play Button "I had to wear full regalia for the graduation ceremony, but I wore a dress underneath the robe."
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Latin, mid-16th century
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Why This Word?
"Regalia" comes directly from the same medieval Latin word that means "royal privileges." The earliest English use of the word applied to actual royalty, but the usage broadened to include any ornamentation worn to indicate status. For example, academic regalia includes the gowns, caps, hoods, and medals worn during graduation ceremonies. ...
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