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royalty, royal family, members of the royal family
The family or relatives of a king or queen. Refers collectively to people of royal blood or the royal lineage as a group. Used for both historical and contemporary monarchies.
王族がパレードに参加した。
Members of the royal family participated in the parade.
その国の王族は国民から深く敬われている。
The royal family of that country is deeply respected by the people.
革命によって王族は国外に追放され、王政は廃止された。
The royal family was exiled abroad by the revolution, and the monarchy was abolished.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 王族: royalty, members of a king's family — used broadly for any monarchy
- 皇族: members of the Imperial family — specifically for the Japanese Emperor's family
- 王室: royal house/household — emphasizes the institution rather than the people
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 王族の一員: a member of the royal family
- 王族の血を引く: of royal blood
- 王族専用: exclusive to royalty