CultureAugust 21, 2026

regalia

ri-GAY-lee-uh

Definition

The distinctive clothing, emblems, or accessories worn by members of a specific group, particularly those of traditional cultural or ceremonial significance.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'regalis,' meaning 'royal,' the word originally referred to the insignia or emblems of royalty before broadening to include the ceremonial dress of various groups.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight that the traditional clothing worn by Indigenous contestants is sacred and meaningful, contrasting it with mass-produced 'costumes'.

Culture is not a costume

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The Eastern Door

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