regicidal

/ˌrɛdʒɪˈsɪdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the act of killing a king or monarch.

“The historian attributed the regicidal coup to a group of radical politicians.”

2. noun

the act of killing a king or monarch.

“The regicidal violence that erupted in the city was a shock to the international community.”

Synonyms

  • monarchical
  • regicide

Antonyms

  • monarchic
  • royalist