Antonyms of adj monarchal

2 senses of monarchal

Sense 1
monarchal, monarchical -- (having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch; "monarchical gestures"; "monarchal pomp")

INDIRECT (VIA noble) -> lowborn -- (of humble birth or origins; "a topsy-turvy society of lowborn rich and blue-blooded poor")

Sense 2
monarchal, monarchical, monarchic -- (ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch; "monarchal government"; "monarchical systems")

INDIRECT (VIA undemocratic) -> democratic -- (characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; "democratic government"; "a democratic country"; "a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords"- George du Maurier)

Similarity of adj monarchal

2 senses of monarchal

Sense 1
monarchal, monarchical -- (having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch; "monarchical gestures"; "monarchal pomp")
       => noble (vs. lowborn) -- (of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times; "of noble birth")

Sense 2
monarchal, monarchical, monarchic -- (ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch; "monarchal government"; "monarchical systems")
       => undemocratic (vs. democratic) -- (not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals; "the union broke with its past undemocratic procedures")

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