royalty

Meanings

• noun

  The right to use or receive a share of the revenue from the property, resources, or productivity of a particular area or enterprise.

  - "The oil company paid a large royalty to the landowners for the right to drill on their property."
  - "The artist received a royalty payment each time her painting was sold."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with royalty
prestige , jubilee , felicity , piety

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Variants

List of all variants of royalty that leads to same result
royalties , royalty

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Etymology

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From Old French roialte, from roy 'king'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'royalty' is also used in the entertainment industry to refer to the share of revenue paid to creators of intellectual property, such as authors, musicians, and actors.

2. The British monarchy is the oldest continuous monarchy in the world, with a recorded history dating back over 1,000 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. nobility: Nobility is a social class or rank below monarchy, consisting of hereditary titles and privileges.

2. feudalism: Feudalism is a social system based on land tenure, in which the ruler grants land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

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Culture

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In various cultures, royalty refers to the monarch and their entourage, as well as the social, political, and ceremonial system they head. The concept of royalty has been present in human societies for thousands of years and has been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "royalty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a king or queen sitting on a throne, surrounded by their loyal subjects and advisors.
   - Visualize a castle or palace, with its grand halls and luxurious furnishings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'royalty' with words like 'monarchy', 'kingship', and 'queendom'.
   - Think of the words 'nobility', 'aristocracy', and 'feudalism' when considering the concept of royalty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'royalty' comes from the word 'roy', meaning 'king'.
   - Think of the phrase 'Ruling Over Your Territory' to help remember the definition of royalty.

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