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Meaning of battle royal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌbætl̩ ɹɔɪˈæl

Definitions

  1. A fight involving three or more individuals, teams, or factions; fought until one person, team, or faction is left standing.
  2. A heated discussion or debate.

Equivalents

日本語 バトルロイヤル

Examples

“I was told that since I was to be there anyway I might as well take⟳ part in the battle royal to be fought by some of my schoolmates as part of the entertainment.”
“Shinty, once a battle royal between villages, is still a far tougher game than hockey, its nearest Sassenach equivalent.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

battle royale battle ship battle station battle tank battle taxi battle waggon

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