royalty
Translation
members of a royal family, a payment for use of a patent or copyright
Examples
He met a member of British royalty.
He met a member of British royalty.
The musician earns a royalty on every album sold.
The musician earns a royalty on every album sold.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) members of a royal family He met a member of British royalty.
((countable)) a payment for use of property The musician earns a royalty on every album sold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nobility, aristocracy (for royal family); fee, commission (for payment)
Etymology
From Old French 'roialte', from 'roial' (royal).
Memory Tips
'Royal-ty' is the state of being 'royal', or a payment fit for a royal.