monarchical
/mɔ'nɑ:kəl/ Cách viết khác : (monarchical) /mɔ'nɑ:kikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy: Describes something that is connected to a monarch (a king, queen, emperor, etc.) or the system of monarchy.
- Ruled by a monarch: Describes a state or system of government where supreme power is held by a single, usually hereditary, ruler.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The country has a monarchical system of government. (The nation is governed by a king or queen.)
- The palace was filled with monarchical splendor and ceremony. (The palace displayed the grandeur typical of royalty.)
- He made a monarchical gesture, waving to the crowd from the balcony. (He made a gesture that was fitting for a king.)
Advanced Usage
- "Monarchical authority": The power and right to rule held by a monarch.
- The constitution limited the monarchical authority.
- "Monarchical traditions": Customs and practices associated with a monarchy.
- The coronation followed ancient monarchical traditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Monarchic (adj): An alternative form with the same meaning as "monarchical".
- The debate focused on monarchic principles.
- Monarch (n): A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
- The monarch addressed the nation.
- Monarchy (n): A form of government with a monarch at the head.
- The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
Synonyms
- Regal: Of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
- Royal: Having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family.
- Sovereign: Possessing supreme or ultimate power (often used as a noun for a monarch).
Antonyms
- Republican: Relating to or characteristic of a republic, a state without a monarch.
- Democratic: Relating to or supporting democracy, where power is held by the people.
Adjective
- ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
- monarchal government
- monarchical systems
- having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
- monarchical gestures
- monarchal pomp