1. of or relating to a king or queen; royal
Usage: formal; often used in academic titles

Examples

• He holds the Regius Chair of History at Oxford University.
• The regius professor delivered a lecture on medieval literature.
• She was appointed to a regius professorship in medicine.
• The regius appointment is one of the most prestigious academic positions.
• Cambridge has several regius professorships dating back centuries.
• The regius chair was established by royal charter in 1540.