ADMIRALTY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
Categories: Government department
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
the office of admiral
Categories: Position, Post, Berth, Office, Spot, Billet, Place, Situation
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "admiralty" comes from Late Latin admīrālitās, which comes from French amirauté.
🔗 Related Words
admiral – A related word in the same word family.
admiral – A related word in the same word family.
ty – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.