Royal Society (Noun)
Meaning
An honorary English society (formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662) through which the British government has supported science.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Royal Society has played a significant role in the development of modern science in the United Kingdom.
- He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his outstanding contributions to space exploration.
- The British government has often sought advice from the Royal Society on matters of scientific policy.
- As a leading figure in the scientific community, she was invited to address the Royal Society on multiple occasions.
- One of Isaac Newton's papers on calculus was presented to the Royal Society in the late 17th century.