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Monarchical
//məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l// adj
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy. not-comparable
"Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings"
- 2 Having sole or undivided authority. not-comparable
"But in this contest of martyrs, it was Ignatius's passionate account of a monarchical episcopal ministry which set the pattern for the future."
Adjective
- 1 ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch wordnet
- 2 having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch wordnet
Etymology
From monarch + -ical, perhaps after Middle French monarchique.
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