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monarchic

mo·narc·hic

UK/mɒnˈɑː(ɹ)kɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or befitting a monarch or monarchy

  • “monarchal (or monarchical) government”
  • “a country that was monarchial in tradition”
  • “reconciled to monarchic rule”
  • “monarchical systems”
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2.

ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch

  • “monarchal government”
  • “monarchical systems”
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Origin

From Middle French monarchique; equivalent to monarch + -ic.

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