royal society
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- An honorary English society for the advancement of science: The Royal Society is a learned society and the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences. Formally founded in 1660 and later granted a royal charter, it has played a central role in promoting scientific research and excellence.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Isaac Newton was a president of the Royal Society.
- The findings were published in a journal of the Royal Society.
- She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for her contributions to chemistry.
Advanced Usage
- "Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)": a prestigious title awarded to individuals for their substantial contributions to science.
- Being named a Fellow of the Royal Society is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
Variants and Related Words
- The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge: The full, historical name of the society.
- Royal Society journal: Refers to any of the academic periodicals published by the society, such as .
Synonyms
- Scientific academy
- Learned society
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Royal Society charter": Refers to the formal document issued by the monarchy that establishes the society's rights and privileges.
- The Royal Society charter was granted by King Charles II.
Noun
- 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