majesty
|ma-jes-ty|
B2
/ˈmædʒəsti/
royal dignity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'majesty' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'majesté', where 'majestas' in Latin meant 'greatness'.
Historical Evolution
'majesté' transformed into the Middle English word 'majestee', and eventually became the modern English word 'majesty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'greatness or dignity', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'royal power or dignity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a title used to address or refer to a sovereign or royal person.
Her Majesty the Queen will attend the ceremony.
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Noun 2
impressive beauty, scale, or stateliness.
The majesty of the mountains took our breath away.
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