pro-monarchically
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/proʊ məˈnɑrkɪkəli/
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/prəʊ məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)li/
in favor of monarchy
Etymology
'pro-monarchically' originates from a combination of Latin-derived prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro', meaning 'for') and 'monarch' (from Greek 'monarchos', meaning 'sole ruler'), plus the English adverbial suffix '-ically'.
'monarch' comes from Greek 'monarchos' → Latin/Old French adoption → Middle English 'monarch' and combined with English prefix 'pro-' to form pro-monarch- + adverbial suffix '-ically', producing 'pro-monarchically' in modern English.
Initially, the parts meant 'for' (pro-) and 'sole ruler' (monarchos); combined in modern English they mean 'in favor of monarchy' as an adverbial description.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that supports or favors monarchy; in support of monarchical rule or institutions.
The senator spoke pro-monarchically, arguing that a constitutional monarch would provide stability.
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Last updated: 2025/11/06 21:19
