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MONARCHICAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does monarchical mean?
• MONARCHICAL (adjective)
The adjective MONARCHICAL has 2 senses:
1. having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
2. ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
Familiarity information: MONARCHICAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
Synonyms:
monarchal; monarchical
Context example:
monarchal pomp
Similar:
noble (of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times)
Derivation:
monarch (a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
Synonyms:
monarchal; monarchic; monarchical
Context example:
monarchical systems
Similar:
undemocratic (not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals)
Derivation:
monarch (a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right)
monarchy (an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority)
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