Royal Court (Noun)
Meaning 1
The family and retinue of a sovereign or prince.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
The sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The monarch held absolute power over the royal court, making all key decisions without consulting anyone.
- As a trusted member of the royal court, the advisor was always privy to confidential information.
- The lavish lifestyle of the royal court was heavily criticized by the struggling common folk.
- At the center of the royal court was the ruler, surrounded by their highest-ranking officials and guards.
- During times of war, the royal court would often be relocated to a safer location for its own protection.