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Royal Society

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Royal Society
n
an association founded in England by Charles II in 1660 to promote research in the sciences
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Noun1.Royal SocietyRoyal Society - an honorary English society (formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662) through which the British government has supported science
Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge
honorary society, academy - an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature


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