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MONARCHAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does monarchal mean? 

MONARCHAL (adjective)
  The adjective MONARCHAL has 2 senses:

1. having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarchplay

2. ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarchplay

  Familiarity information: MONARCHAL used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MONARCHAL (adjective)


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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