Definition Synonyms
Definition of monarchy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
government formsystem of government by one ruler, usually a king or queen
- The United Kingdom is governed under a constitutional monarchy.
2.
royal familymonarch and their family
- The monarchy attended the national celebration.
3.
governmentcountry ruled by a monarch
- Spain is a constitutional monarchy.
Expressions with monarchy
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monarch rules with no legal or constitutional limits
Absolute monarchy existed in France before the revolution.
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
monarch's power limited by constitution or laws
A limited monarchy has a king but also a constitution.
monarchy where parliament holds real power
In a parliamentary monarchy, the king's role is mostly symbolic.
Origin of monarchy
Greek, monos (single) + arkhein (to rule)
Terms with monarchy included in their meaning
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monarchy
related to a king, queen, or their family
monarchy
family of the ruling sovereign of a country
regal power
monarchy or sovereign power
monarchy
realm ruled by a king or queen
monarchy
female rulers of a country
monarchy duration
period during which a sovereign rules
monarchy
person who belongs to a country's ruling family
royalty
person who rules a monarchy, usually as king or queen
monarchy
succession of rulers from one family
monarchy
assume the position of king or queen
monarchy
remove a monarch from the throne
monarchy
related to a monarch or monarchy
monarchy
the family and staff of a monarch
monarchy
person supporting a monarchy or royal family
monarchy
transfer of royal powers
monarchy
ceremony of crowning a monarch
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related to royalty or supreme rulers
anti monarchy
supporting a republic as a form of government
government theory
person supporting a republic over a monarchy
monarchy
become a king or queen by succession or appointment
monarchy
residence or palace of a royal family
monarchy
give up a throne or high office
monarchy
become a king or queen officially
political stance
support or advocacy of monarchy
Examples of monarchy in a sentence
The monarchy was abolished in the early 20th century. The monarchy has ruled for centuries. Critics questioned the role of the monarchy in modern society. The small island remains a monarchy today. The monarchy faced protests after the election.
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- French:monarchie, famille royale, ...
- German:Monarchie, Königsfamilie, ...
- Italian:monarchia, famiglia reale, ...
- Spanish:monarquía, realeza, ...
- Portuguese:monarquia, família real, ...
- Chinese:君主制, 皇室, ...
- Japanese:君主制, 王室, ...
- Arabic:مَلَكِيَّة, العَائِلَة المالِكَة, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹנַרְכִיָּה, מוֹנַרְכִיָּה, ...
- Russian:монархия, королевская семья, ...
- Ukrainian:монархія, ...
- Hindi:राजतंत्र, राजपरिवार, ...
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