This meaning shows people who are part of a royal family. These are kings, queens, and their close family. They usually rule a country or have special titles.
The royalty attended the big party.
She met the royalty at the palace.
This meaning is about money paid to someone who owns an idea or product. People pay this money to use that idea or product legally.
The artist earns royalty for each song.
Authors get royalties from book sales.
This meaning is about the quality or condition of being royal. It means having the power or honor of kings and queens.
The palace shows great royalty and power.
Her crown is a sign of royalty.
This meaning refers to money paid regularly as a tax or rent. It can be paid to a king, government, or landowner for using land or natural resources.
Farmers paid royalty to the landowner.
Mining companies pay royalties to governments.
This is a figurative meaning where the word describes someone who acts like they are very important or special.
He thinks he is royalty at work.
She walked in like royalty today.
