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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of regalia¹

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

Example Sentences

For Ms Baldwin-Roberts, this week’s juxtaposition between the crowds of royal supporters decked out in regalia, and those engaging in protest nearby, reflects “a large separation and social reality between Australia’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations” that exists today.

From BBC

"In Berger's studious and elegant hands, every ceremoniously cast vote, every reaction shot, every severely worn regalia and every quietly eventful meal that the cardinals share is packed with breathless, skin-prickling suspense."

From BBC

"Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia."

From BBC

On a recent evening, Karuk men and boys gathered by the Klamath wearing traditional regalia and holding spears, bows and quivers made of animal skins and filled with willow branches.

From Los Angeles Times

During the antiwar protests in April and May, Shapiro, querying "whether or not we would tolerate this if this were people dressed up in KKK outfits or KKK regalia," called for a swift police crackdown on the students.

From Salon

Related Words

• insignia