Royal Society

/ˌrɔɪ(ə)l səˌsaɪədi/
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Definitions of Royal Society
  1. 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
    synonyms: Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge
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    type of:
    academy, honorary society
    an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
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