Highness

The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.

Noun

  1. The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
  2. The style of an emperor or king.

Origin

Calque of Italian altezza, from Late Latin altitia, from altus + -itia, equivalent to high + -ness. See highness for formation of the English term.

Forms

Highnesses

Synonyms

Majesty

Derived

HRH Imperial Highness Royal Highness Your Serene Highness

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