English Dictionary
Definition of “monarchical”
Word Frequency
monarch (ˈmɒnək
)
Definitions
noun
- a sovereign head of state, esp a king, queen, or emperor, who rules usually by hereditary right
- a supremely powerful or pre-eminent person or thing
- Also called: milkweed. a large migratory butterfly, Danaus plexippus, that has orange-and-black wings and feeds on the milkweed plant: family Danaidae
Derived Forms
monarchal (mɒˈnɑːkəl
) , monarchial (mɒˈnɑːkɪəl
) adjectivemoˈnarchally adverb
moˈnarchical, moˈnarchic adjective
moˈnarchically adverb
ˈmonarchism noun
ˈmonarchist noun, adjective
ˌmonarˈchistic adjective
Word Origin
C15: from Late Latin monarcha, from Greek; see mono-, -archExample Sentences Including 'monarchical'
"I have tried to emphasise the human rather than the monarchical ; they are gentle prayers," Dr Carr said.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Dr Carey ruled out a `hierarchical, monarchical form of `top down "authority' and praised `dispersed rather than centralised authority".Independent (1998)
Indeed - but few historians would dispute that the office of president is more monarchical than ever.SA Star (2005)
It is true we have a tradition of tough government here, whether its right-wing, monarchical , military or whatever.Coup d'Etat
Le Monde has described it as proof of the enduring attraction of France's majestic, monarchical presidency.Irish Times (2002)
They remained in touch with civilian monarchists about the possibility of sweeping Franco aside and imposing a monarchical restoration.Franco
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