The term "more monarchial" refers to a state, society or government that increasingly shows characteristics of monarchy, such as authoritarian rule, absolute power, and the suppression of individuals' freedom and rights. Antonyms for the word would imply movements towards greater democracy, equality, and freedom, characterized by decentralization, participatory politics, and equal representation. Words such as democratic, equalitarian, egalitarian, republican, and federal represent different ideals that contradict the monarchial form of government. In modern times, monarchial-leaning governments are unrepresented among democracies globally as more states adopt democratic structures in their systems of government.