monarchical

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/

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Adjective

monarchical (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.

   Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings

2. Having sole or undivided authority.
   • 2009, Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity, Penguin, published 2010, pages 133–4:

     But in this contest of martyrs, it was Ignatius's passionate account of a monarchical episcopal ministry which set the pattern for the future.

Synonyms

• monarchal, monarchial, monarchic

Derived terms

• antimonarchical
• monarchical hero
• monarchically
• nonmonarchical
• unmonarchical

Translations

of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy — see monarchic