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Meaning of battle royal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˌbætl̩ ɹɔɪˈæl/

Definitions

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

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.

See also

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