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monarchical

/məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/ adjective

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adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about monarchical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch.
    monarchical gestures
  2. Ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch.
    monarchal government

Origin

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

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