Monarchical

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /məˈnɑːkɪk(É™)l/

Origin

From monarch + -ical.

Full definition of monarchical

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings
2. Having sole or undivided authority.
• 2009, Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity, Penguin 2010, p. 133-4:But in this contest of martyrs, it was Ignatius's passionate account of a monarchical episcopal ministry which set the pattern for the future.

Synonyms

• monarchal, monarchial

Derived terms

• monarchical hero