adj
monarchical
Monarchical (adj) means relating to a monarch or to monarchy.
adj
1
Relating to a monarch or to monarchy.
"Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings"
2
Holding complete power alone, with nothing shared.
"But in this contest of martyrs, it was Ignatius's passionate account of a monarchical episcopal ministry which set the pattern for the future."
— Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity (2009)
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Etymology
Formed from monarch and -ical, perhaps modelled on Middle French monarchique.
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monarchal
monarchic
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What is the meaning of monarchical?
"monarchical" (adj) means relating to a monarch or to monarchy.
What is another word for monarchical?
Other words for "monarchical" include monarchal, monarchic.
What is the opposite of monarchical?
Opposites of "monarchical" include democratic, republican.
What are the different meanings of monarchical?
"monarchical" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to a monarch or to monarchy; 2. Holding complete power alone, with nothing shared.
