Monarchical vs Autocratic - What's the difference?
monarchical | autocratic | Related terms |
Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.
Having sole or undivided authority.
*2009 , (Diarmaid MacCulloch), A History of Christianity , Penguin 2010, p. 133-4:
*:But in this contest of martyrs, it was Ignatius's passionate account of a monarchical episcopal ministry which set the pattern for the future.
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
Autocratic is a related term of monarchical.
As adjectives the difference between monarchical and autocratic
is that monarchical is of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy while autocratic is of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.monarchical
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Adjective
(en adjective)- Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings
Synonyms
* monarchal, monarchialDerived terms
* monarchical heroautocratic
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- In recent times the British prime minister has become increasingly autocratic .
- Despite his lack of any actual authority his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
