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- [maj-uh-stee]
- /ˈmædʒ ə sti/
- /ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/
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- [maj-uh-stee]
- /ˈmædʒ ə sti/
Definitions of majesties word
- noun plural majesties regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres. 1
- noun plural majesties supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty: All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome. 1
- noun plural majesties (usually initial capital letter) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually preceded by his, her, or your): His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions? 1
- noun plural majesties a royal personage, or royal personages collectively: The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe. 1
- noun plural majesties Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe. 1
- noun majesties Plural form of majesty. 1
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Origin of majesties
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English majeste < Middle French < Latin majestāt- (stem of majestās) dignity, grandeur, equivalent to majes- (akin to majus < *mag-yos, neuter comparative of magnus large; cf. major) + -tāt- -ty2
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Parts of speech for Majesties
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
majesties popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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