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

"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

A group of Indigenous queers marched in traditional regalia while waving a Mexican flag and prominently displaying a Palestinian flag on the bumper of their truck that said, “Free Palestine.”

From Los Angeles Times

Farmington’s school district said in a statement Wednesday that it prohibits any modifications to graduation caps and gowns, but students can wear traditional regalia beneath their graduation attire.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• insignia