monarchical

• Relatif au monarque ou à la monarchie ; caractéristique d'un système de gouvernement dirigé par un souverain unique et héréditaire.

Relating to a monarch or monarchy; characteristic of a system of government with a single hereditary ruler.

1. Relating to a monarchC1formal

   Having the characteristics of or befitting a monarch; regal or majestic.

   Monarchique (relatif au monarque)

   • The monarchical splendor of the palace was breathtaking.
   • He carried himself with a monarchical air of authority.
   • The ceremony was filled with monarchical traditions and rituals.

   Synonymesimperialkinglymajesticprincelyqueenlyregalroyalsovereign

   Antonymesdemocraticrepublican

2. Ruled by a monarchC1formal

   Describing a system of government where supreme power rests with a monarch.

   monarchique

   • The country transitioned from a monarchical system to a republic.
   • Monarchical rule has been a tradition in this region for centuries.
   • The constitution limits the monarchical power in a constitutional monarchy.

   Synonymesmonarchalmonarchic

   Antonymesdemocraticrepublican