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antimonarchically

|an-ti-mon-arch-i-cal-ly|

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/ˌæn.ti.məˈnɑr.kɪkli/

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/ˌæn.tɪ.məˈnɒː.kɪkli/

(antimonarchical)

against monarchy

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'antimonarchically' originates from Modern English, specifically from the prefix 'anti-' + the adjective 'monarchical' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'monarchical' related to 'monarchy'.

Historical Evolution

'antimonarchically' was formed from the adjective 'antimonarchical' (ant i- + monarchical) by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The adjective 'monarchical' derives from 'monarchy', which comes from Latin through Old French and ultimately from Greek 'monarkhia' ('monos' = 'one' + 'arkhein' = 'to rule').

Meaning Changes

Initially the components meant 'against' (anti-) and 'rule by one' (monarchy); combined they have come to mean 'in a manner opposed to monarchy', a meaning that has remained stable in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner opposed to monarchy; in a way that expresses opposition to the institution of monarchy or to monarchs.

She spoke antimonarchically during the debate, arguing that the country should become a republic.

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Last updated: 2025/09/04 12:03