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Meaning of royal burgh | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/

Definitions

A type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.

Scotland, historical

Equivalents

Español burgo real
Français burgh royal
日本語 勅許自治都市

Examples

“Most royal burghs were either created by the Crown, or upgraded from another status, such as a burgh of barony.”

CEFR level

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

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