Monarchical

//məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy. not-comparable

    "Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings"

  2. 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. 1
    ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch wordnet
  2. 2
    having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
monarchalabsolutearistocraticauthoritarianautocraticautonomous

Example

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"Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings"

Etymology

From monarch + -ical, perhaps after Middle French monarchique.

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monarchical hero

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