Kilo Lingo

/ˈmædʒəsti/

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Translation

A title used when speaking to a king or a queen. It can also mean great beauty and power.

Word origin

From Latin maiestas, meaning greatness.

Origin
Latin
Root
maiestas
English cognates
major, majestic

Grammar

Gender
Pluralmajesties

Examples

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"Your Majesty" is how you speak to a king or a queen.

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"Her Majesty" is used to talk about a queen.

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Here "majesty" means great beauty and size.

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This word is part of lesson 24.