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paraphernalia vs regalia

regalia vs paraphernalia

paraphernalia and regalia both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paraphernalia Yes No No No
regalia Yes No No No
As nouns, regalia is a hyponym of paraphernalia; that is, regalia is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paraphernalia:
  • paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
  • regalia: paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
Other hyponyms of paraphernalia include fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle, kit, outfit, rig, rigging, tackle, saddlery, stable gear, tack.
paraphernalia (noun) regalia (noun)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
especially fine or decorative clothing
Difference between paraphernalia and regalia

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