antimonarchical
Definition
Adjective: Opposed to the principle or system of monarchy; against rule by a monarch (a king or queen).
Usage Examples
- (They were opposed to having a king or queen as head of state.)
- (His texts criticized the monarchy system.)
- (The movement against royal rule grew more popular.)
Advanced Usage
"antimonarchical sentiment": A widespread feeling of opposition to monarchy.
- Antimonarchical sentiment swept through the country after the failed harvests. (Many people became opposed to the king's rule.)
"antimonarchical propaganda": Information or materials spread to encourage opposition to monarchy.
- The underground press distributed antimonarchical propaganda to the peasants. (They spread ideas against the monarchy.)
Variants and Related Words
Antimonarchist (noun): A person who opposes monarchy.
- He was a well-known antimonarchist who spoke at public rallies. (He openly opposed kings and queens.)
Antimonarchical (adverb form, rare): In a manner opposed to monarchy.
- They argued antimonarchically for a democratic constitution. (They argued against monarchy.)
Synonyms
- Republican: Favoring a republic (a government without a monarch) over a monarchy.
- Anti-royalist: Opposed to royal power or royal families.
- Democratic: Supporting government by the people, often in contrast to monarchy.
Related Idioms
"To cry down the crown": To publicly criticize or oppose the monarchy.
- The pamphleteer cried down the crown in every publication. (He consistently attacked the monarchy.)
"To pull down the throne": To work to overthrow or abolish a monarchy.
- The rebels sought to pull down the throne and establish a republic. (They aimed to end the monarchy.)