B2 Level Wordlist - Monarchy

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

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

relating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy

kings and queens and any member of their families

belonging to the highest social or political class

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

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

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

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

the title of a woman with the rank of a duke

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

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

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

a title given to a lord's wife

a title used to address a king or queen with respect

a man of high rank who belongs to the nobility

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

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

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

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

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