the royal academy — A prestigious institution for arts, sciences, or learning, especially one granted royal charter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A prestigious institution for arts, sciences, or learning, especially one granted royal charter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə ˈrɔɪəl əˈkædəmi/
Example Sentences
- She dreamed of becoming a member of the Royal Academy, but her paintings kept getting rejected like a pizza delivery to the wrong address.
- The Royal Academy's annual exhibition attracts millions of visitors from around the world.
- Professor Johnson was so excited about joining the Royal Academy that he practiced his acceptance speech in the mirror for three hours daily.
the royal academy
NOUN[/ðə ˈrɔɪəl əˈkædəmi/]
A prestigious institution for arts, sciences, or learning, especially one granted royal charter
A prestigious institution for arts, sciences, or learning, especially one granted royal charter
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Royal derives from Latin regalis, meaning 'of or pertaining to a king.' Academy originates from Greek Akademeia, the name of Plato's school in Athens, which took its name from the garden of the hero Akademos where the school was located.
Breakdown
Royal: from Latin regalis (rex, 'king' + -alis, 'pertaining to'). Academy: from Greek Akademeia, derived from Akademos, the legendary hero whose garden housed Plato's philosophical school.
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📝Examples
“She dreamed of becoming a member of the Royal Academy, but her paintings kept getting rejected like a pizza delivery to the wrong address.”
“The Royal Academy's annual exhibition attracts millions of visitors from around the world.”
“Professor Johnson was so excited about joining the Royal Academy that he practiced his acceptance speech in the mirror for three hours daily.”
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