monarchal

Definitions of monarchal
  1. adjective
    ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
    “monarchal government”
    synonyms: monarchic, monarchical
    undemocratic
    not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals
  2. adjective
    having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
    “monarchal pomp”
    synonyms: monarchical
    noble
    of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
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