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MONARCHICAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
Example:
monarchical systems
Synonyms:
monarchal; monarchic; monarchical
Classified under:
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)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
Example:
monarchal pomp
Synonyms:
monarchal; monarchical
Classified under:
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)
