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Definition of monarchical

monarchical

/məˈnɑːr.kɪ.kəl/
mo · nar · chi · cal
Adverb:monarchically
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or governed by a monarch or monarchy.

Example

"The country transitioned from a strict monarchical system to a parliamentary democracy in the twentieth century."

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• Rhymes for monarchical

• Nearby Words

monal
monarch
monarchic
monarchical
monarchist
monarchy
monarda

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from 'monarch' and the suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back via Late Latin 'monarchia' to Ancient Greek 'monarkhes' (ruling alone), from 'monos' (alone) and 'arkhein' (to rule).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monarchical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monarchical
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