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Monarchical vs Princely - What's the difference?

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Monarchical is a related term of princely.


As adjectives the difference between monarchical and princely

is that monarchical is of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy while princely is relating to a prince; regal; royal.

As an adverb princely is

in the manner of a royal prince's conduct.

monarchical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.
    • Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings
  • 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.

    • Synonyms

    * monarchal, monarchial

    Derived terms

    * monarchical hero

    princely

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Relating to a prince; regal; royal.
    • princely birth or character
  • Befitting a prince.
    • a princely sum of money

    Synonyms

    * regally, grandly

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
    • My appetite was not princely got. — Shakespeare.