/ˈmædʒəsti/
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Meaning
A title used when speaking to a king or a queen. It can also mean great beauty and power.
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Word origin
From Latin maiestas, meaning greatness.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- maiestas
- English cognates
- major, majestic
Grammar
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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