adj
Meaning 1
Synonym of monarchical.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: monarchical
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
monarchal
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- monarchal government
- monarchical systems
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: monarchical, monarchic
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- monarchical gestures
- monarchal pomp
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: monarchical
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From monarch + -al. Compare earlier monarchial, Medieval Latin monarchālis, and Middle French monarchal.