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pro-monarchically

|pro-mon-ar-chi-cal-ly|

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/proʊ məˈnɑrkɪkəli/

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/prəʊ məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)li/

in favor of monarchy

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'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.

Meaning Changes

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