monarchy
ˈmɒnərki
monarchies
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Definition of monarchy - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
government formsystem of government by one ruler, usually a king or queen
  • The United Kingdom is governed under a constitutional monarchy.
autocracy sovereignty
2.
royal familymonarch and their family
  • The monarchy attended the national celebration.
crown royalty
3.
governmentcountry ruled by a monarch
  • Spain is a constitutional monarchy.
empire kingdom
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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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royaladj.
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

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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  1. French:monarchie, famille royale, ...
  2. German:Monarchie, Königsfamilie, ...
  3. Italian:monarchia, famiglia reale, ...
  4. Spanish:monarquía, realeza, ...
  5. Portuguese:monarquia, família real, ...
  6. Chinese:君主制, 皇室, ...
  7. Japanese:君主制, 王室, ...
  8. Arabic:مَلَكِيَّة, العَائِلَة المالِكَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹנַרְכִיָּה, מוֹנַרְכִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:монархия, королевская семья, ...
  11. Ukrainian:монархія, ...
  12. Hindi:राजतंत्र, राजपरिवार, ...
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