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B2 Ordlista - Monarchy

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om monarki, såsom "dynasti", "rike", "slott" etc., förberedda för B2-inlärarna.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to border
[Verb]

to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line

Regionen gränsar till en öken,  vilket påverkar dess klimat och jordbruk.

Regionen gränsar till en öken, vilket påverkar dess klimat och jordbruk.

Ex: The map showed how different provinces border each other , forming the political boundaries of the nation .Kartan visade hur olika provinser **gränsar** till varandra och bildar nationens politiska gränser.
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to honor
[Verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

hedra, visa respekt

hedra, visa respekt

Ex: The school honored the retiring teacher with a heartfelt tribute for her years of dedicated service .Skolan **hedrade** den pensionerade läraren med en hjärtlig hyllning för hennes år av hängiven tjänst.
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aristocracy
[Substantiv]

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

aristokrati, adel

aristokrati, adel

Ex: The aristocracy opposed many social reforms that threatened their privileges .**Aristokratin** motsatte sig många sociala reformer som hotade deras privilegier.
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dynasty
[Substantiv]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dynasti

dynasti

Ex: Historians study the rise and fall of various dynasties to understand political changes over time .Historiker studerar uppgången och fallet av olika **dynastier** för att förstå politiska förändringar över tid.
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empire
[Substantiv]

the states or countries that are ruled under a single authority by a single government or monarch

rike

rike

Ex: The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and extensive empires in ancient history .Romarriket var ett av de mest kraftfulla och omfattande **rikena** i den antika historien.
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Renaissance
[Substantiv]

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

Renässans

Renässans

Ex: Florence is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance due to its flourishing cultural and artistic environment .Florence betraktas ofta som **renässansens** födelseplats på grund av dess blomstrande kulturella och konstnärliga miljö.
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the Middle Ages
[Substantiv]

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

medeltiden, den medeltida perioden

medeltiden, den medeltida perioden

Ex: The Black Death was a devastating pandemic that struck Europe in the late Middle Ages, killing millions.Den svarta döden var en förödande pandemi som drabbade Europa under senare delen av **medeltiden** och dödade miljoner.
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castle
[Substantiv]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

slott, fästning

slott, fästning

Ex: He dreamed of living in a fairytale castle overlooking the sea .Han drömde om att bo i ett sagolikt **slott** med utsikt över havet.
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fortress
[Substantiv]

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

fästning, citadell

fästning, citadell

Ex: They sought refuge within the fortress during the attack on their village .De sökte skydd inom **fästningen** under attacken på deras by.
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armor
[Substantiv]

a protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles

rustning, pansar

rustning, pansar

Ex: He carefully polished his vintage armor, maintaining its condition as part of his collection of historical artifacts .Han polerade noggrant sin vintage **rustning**, och bibehöll dess skick som en del av sin samling av historiska artefakter.
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coat of arms
[Substantiv]

the symbol of a nation, country, family, etc. that is usually printed on shields or flags

vapen, vapensköld

vapen, vapensköld

Ex: The castle 's entrance was adorned with a large stone carving of the royal coat of arms.Slottets ingång var prydd med en stor stenskulptur av det **kungliga vapnet**.
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crown
[Substantiv]

a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority

krona, diadem

krona, diadem

Ex: The museum displayed a historic crown that once belonged to a famous king , showcasing its detailed craftsmanship .Museet visade en historisk **krona** som en gång tillhörde en berömd kung och visade dess detaljerade hantverk.
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arrow
[Substantiv]

a type of weapon consisting of a metal or wooden bar with a sharp head and feathers at the end

pil, bult

pil, bult

Ex: The children crafted homemade bows and arrows for their playtime adventures.Barnen tillverkade hemmagjorda bågar och **pilar** för sina lekäventyr.
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sword
[Substantiv]

a type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle

svärd, sabel

svärd, sabel

Ex: Swords were commonly used in medieval duels and battles .**Svärd** användes vanligtvis i medeltida dueller och strider.
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emblem
[Substantiv]

a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.

emblem, symbol

emblem, symbol

Ex: The royal family ’s crest is an emblem used on official documents and ceremonial objects .Den kungliga familjens vapen är ett **emblem** som används på officiella dokument och ceremoniella föremål.
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royal
[adjektiv]

relating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy

kunglig, royal

kunglig, royal

Ex: The royal chef prepared a special feast for the visiting dignitaries .Den **kungliga** kocken förberedde en speciell festmåltid för de besökande dignitärerna.
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royalty
[Substantiv]

kings and queens and any member of their families

kunglig familj, adel

kunglig familj, adel

Ex: The film depicted the life of royalty, highlighting their lavish lifestyle and ceremonial duties .Filmen skildrade **kungafamiljen**s liv och framhöll deras luxuösa livsstil och ceremoniella plikter.
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noble
[adjektiv]

belonging to the highest social or political class

ädla, aristokratisk

ädla, aristokratisk

Ex: Despite their noble status , the family was known for their humility and generosity towards their subjects .Trots sin **adliga** status var familjen känd för sin ödmjukhet och generositet mot sina undersåtar.
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nobility
[Substantiv]

the class of people with the highest social or political ranks and titles

adel, aristokrati

adel, aristokrati

Ex: The opulent ball was attended by the nobility, showcasing their wealth and status .Den överdådiga balen besöktes av **adeln**, som visade upp sin rikedom och status.
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count
[Substantiv]

a noble title in European countries, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

greve

greve

Ex: The count's estate included vast lands and vineyards , which contributed to his wealth and influence .Grevens gods omfattade vidsträckta marker och vingårdar, vilket bidrog till hans rikedom och inflytande.
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countess
[Substantiv]

the title of a woman with the rank of a count or earl

grevinna, titeln för en kvinna med rangen av greve eller earl

grevinna, titeln för en kvinna med rangen av greve eller earl

Ex: The countess's portrait hung prominently in the grand hall of the castle , a testament to her noble lineage .**Grevinnans** porträtt hängde framträdande i slottets stora sal, ett bevis på hennes ädla härkomst.
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knight
[Substantiv]

(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king

riddare, paladin

riddare, paladin

Ex: Sir Lancelot is one of the most famous knights of Arthurian legend .Sir Lancelot är en av de mest kända **riddarna** i den arthurianska legenden.
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duchess
[Substantiv]

the title of a woman with the rank of a duke

hertiginna, titeln för en kvinna med rangen av hertig

hertiginna, titeln för en kvinna med rangen av hertig

Ex: Guests marveled at the opulence of the Duchess's ballroom, where she hosted lavish parties and receptions.Gästerna förundrades över överdådet i **hertiginnans** balsal, där hon anordnade storslagna fester och mottagningar.
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king
[Substantiv]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

kung, monark

kung, monark

Ex: Legends say that the king's sword was imbued with magical powers .Legenderna säger att **kungens** svärd var genomdränkt av magiska krafter.
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queen
[Substantiv]

the female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

drottning

drottning

Ex: The queen's portrait hung proudly in the halls of the royal residence .Drottningens porträtt hängde stolt i de kungliga residensets hallar.
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kingdom
[Substantiv]

an area or territory that is governed by a king or queen

kungarike, välde

kungarike, välde

Ex: The kingdom's laws and traditions were upheld by the council of nobles and advisors .**Kungarikets** lagar och traditioner upprätthölls av rådet av adelsmän och rådgivare.
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lady
[Substantiv]

a title given to a lord's wife

dam, fru

dam, fru

Ex: The title of Lady was used to show respect and acknowledge her position within the noble hierarchy.Titeln **Lady** användes för att visa respekt och erkänna hennes ställning inom den adliga hierarkin.
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majesty
[Substantiv]

a title used to address a king or queen with respect

majestät, suveränitet

majestät, suveränitet

Ex: In royal protocol, addressing the monarch as Majesty is a sign of respect and honor.I kungligt protokoll är det att tilltala monarken som **Majestät** ett tecken på respekt och ära.
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lord
[Substantiv]

a man of high rank who belongs to the nobility

herre, adelsman

herre, adelsman

Ex: He was appointed as a lord by the king , granting him a seat in the royal council .Han utnämndes till **lord** av kungen, vilket gav honom en plats i det kungliga rådet.
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monarch
[Substantiv]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

monark, härskare

monark, härskare

Ex: He collected coins and stamps featuring images of various historical monarchs.Han samlade på mynt och frimärken med bilder av olika historiska **monarker**.
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prince
[Substantiv]

a male royal heir or ruler, typically the son of a king or queen

prins, kungens son

prins, kungens son

Ex: The prince's portrait hung alongside those of his ancestors in the royal gallery .**Prinsens** porträtt hängde bredvid dem av hans förfäder i den kungliga galleriet.
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princess
[Substantiv]

a female member of a royal family, typically the daughter of a king or queen

prinsessa, dotter till en kung eller drottning

prinsessa, dotter till en kung eller drottning

Ex: The documentary followed the life of a modern-day princess and her role in various public engagements .Dokumentären följde livet för en modern **prinsessa** och hennes roll i olika offentliga engagemang.
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Duke
[Substantiv]

a man of high rank in various European countries, ranking just below a prince and above a count or earl

hertig, herre

hertig, herre

Ex: The duke's portrait hung prominently in the royal gallery alongside other members of the ruling family.**Hertigens** porträtt hängde framträdande i den kungliga galleriet bredvid andra medlemmar av den regerande familjen.
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slavery
[Substantiv]

the practice of owning and controlling people as property, denying them basic human rights and freedoms

slaveri, träldom

slaveri, träldom

Ex: Modern efforts focus on combating human trafficking , a form of contemporary slavery, through international cooperation and legislation .Moderna ansträngningar fokuserar på att bekämpa människohandel, en form av samtida **slaveri**, genom internationellt samarbete och lagstiftning.
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