Meaning of royal burgh | Babel Free
/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
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.