monarchical
adjective
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kingly, monarchal (or monarchial), princely, queenly, regal, royal
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Alinor is a poor woman living in England’s tidelands, beset by suspicion from her neighbors and the country’s roiling civil war that threatens to topple centuries of monarchical rule. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Tidelands is a dull, dour misstep from Philippa Gregory: EW review," 21 Aug. 2019 President Donald Trump revels in pomp, protocol and monarchical chats with fellow leaders, which should play into China’s hands. — The Economist, "Why Chinese officials like useless meetings in over-stuffed chairs," 1 Aug. 2019 Because physical harmony and social harmony shared a connection, the republic should be founded on the sovereignty of citizens, not a monarchical and feudal system. — National Geographic, "Was this hypnotic health craze an elaborate hoax or a medical breakthrough?," 5 Mar. 2019 Claire Andrieu, a professor of contemporary history at Sciences Po Paris, says there is a significant parallel between the monarchical practice and that of the current Fifth Republic. — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, "Macron asks a restive France: What would you like to change?," 11 Feb. 2019 This may have to do with Prince Charles beginning to step into more of a monarchical role. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Prince Charles and Camilla Join Donald and Melania Trump for Dinner at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence," 4 June 2019 Tiny, oil-rich Kuwait has been caught up in a wider crackdown on dissent across the Persian Gulf Arab states, whose monarchical rulers were alarmed by the pro-democracy protests that swept the region seven years ago. — Washington Post, "World Digest: July 8, 2018," 8 July 2018 That has not sat well for some members of parliament who regard the gilded palace as symbol of monarchical power that’s antithetical to the republican values of modern France. — Stacy Meichtry, WSJ, "Macron Tries to Shore Up Support for French Economic Overhaul," 9 July 2018 The crazy thing is, that amount doesn't even come close to the price tags of other monarchical ceremonies. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Princess Eugenie's Wedding Will Cost a Lot, But Not Nearly as Much as Other Royal Nuptials," 29 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'monarchical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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