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antimonarchally

|an-ti-mon-ar-chal-ly|

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/ˌæn.ti.məˈnɑr.kəl/

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/ˌæn.ti.məˈnɑː.kəl/

(antimonarchal)

against monarchy

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
antimonarchalmore antimonarchalmost antimonarchalantimonarchismantimonarchally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'antimonarchally' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against'), the word 'monarch' (via Latin/Old French from Greek 'monarchos' meaning 'sole ruler'), and the adverbial suffix '-ally' (from adjective suffix '-al' + adverbial '-ly').

Historical Evolution

'antimonarchally' developed from the adjective 'antimonarchal' (a Modern English formation) which itself was built on 'monarch' (from Old French 'monarque' and Latin/Greek roots). The suffixes '-al' and '-ly' were added in sequence to form the adverb.

Meaning Changes

Initially the components meant 'against' + 'sole ruler'; the combined modern sense has remained 'opposed to monarchy' and is expressed in adjectival and adverbial forms.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

opposed to monarchy; critical of monarchical institutions (this entry describes the base form 'antimonarchal').

The party adopted an antimonarchal platform at its convention.

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Adverb 1

adverbial form of 'antimonarchal': in a manner opposed to monarchy or monarchical rule.

They argued antimonarchally during the congress, calling for the abolition of royal privileges.

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Last updated: 2025/09/04 10:52