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peers of the realm

/pɪərz əv ðə ˈrɛlm/

Meanings
noun
Any member of the House of Lords who is not a life peer.

Examples :

"Since hereditary titles are being phased out, the number of peers of the realm who automatically inherit their seats in the House of Lords is steadily decreasing. "
politics government royal state

Related Words

Illustration automatically

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration kingdoms

kingdoms noun

/ˈkɪŋdəmz/

A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.

"Many fairy tales tell stories of brave knights defending their kingdoms from dragons and evil sorcerers. "

Illustration inherited

inherited verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration decreasing

decreasing verb

/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/ /ˈdiːkriːsɪŋ/

Of a quantity, to become smaller.

"The amount of homework we get each week is decreasing. "

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nobility noun

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

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inherit verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration parliament

parliament noun

/ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/

A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.

"The school's student parliament was summoned to discuss the new dress code. "

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historically adverb

/hɪˈstɒrɪkli/ /hɪˈstɔːrɪkli/

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

"Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work."

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generations noun

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

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steadily adverb

/ˈstɛdɪli/

In a steady manner.

"The rain fell steadily throughout the night. "

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hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "