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monarchical

mo·narc·hi·cal

UK/məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/ 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.

having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch

  • “monarchical gestures”
  • “monarchal pomp”
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3.

ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch

  • “monarchal government”
  • “monarchical systems”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • monarchical hero

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