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monarchical

adjective

  1. monarchal/befitting a monarch (of/relating to/characteristic of a monarch)
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Pronunciation: /məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/

adj

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

  1. Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.

    Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings

  2. Having sole or undivided authority.

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