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The Royal Navy (IPA: /ˈrɔɪəl ˈneɪvi/) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it is known as the Senior Service.
Etymology
The term "Royal Navy" has been used to refer to the UK's naval force since the 16th century. The term "navy" itself comes from the Old French word "navie", meaning "fleet of ships", which in turn comes from the Latin "navigium", a vessel or a ship.
Related Terms
- Admiralty: The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
- Fleet: A large group of ships, typically with a common purpose or under the same ownership.
- Maritime: Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
- Naval warfare: Combat in and on seas, oceans, or any other major bodies of water such as large lakes and wide rivers.
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