Monaco

American  

[mon-uh-koh, muh-nah-koh, maw-na-kaw, maw-nah-kaw] / ˈmɒn əˌkoʊ, məˈnɑ koʊ, mɔ naˈkɔ, ˈmɔ nɑˌkɔ /

noun

1. a principality on the Mediterranean coast, bordering southeastern France. ½ sq. mi. (1.3 sq. km).

2. the capital of the principality of Monaco.

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Monaco British  

/ məˈnɑːkəʊ, mɔnako, ˈmɒnəˌkəʊ /

noun

1. a principality in SW Europe, on the Mediterranean and forming an enclave in SE France: the second smallest sovereign state in the world (after the Vatican); consists of Monaco-Ville (the capital) on a rocky headland, La Condamine (a business area and port), Monte Carlo (the resort centre), and Fontvieille , a light industrial area. Language: French. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Pop: 30 500 (2013 est). Area: 189 hectares (476 acres)

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Monaco Cultural  

1. Constitutional monarchy on the French Riviera.

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Its casino at Monte Carlo, luxury hotels, and spectacular scenery make Monaco a popular resort.

The American actress Grace Kelly married Monaco's ruler, Prince Rainier III, in 1956. Princess Grace died in 1982.

Example Sentences

For the past three seasons, he has played his club soccer for AS Monaco, where he has 24 goals in 72 appearances—and made himself an automatic selection for the national team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

In total, 52 countries have taken part since then, including Yugoslavia, Morocco, Monaco and Turkey.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

This gave her the opportunity to perform throughout Europe, South America, North Africa and even during inauguration events for Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Russell fell to 68 points behind Antonelli in the championship after Monaco at the beginning of this month, where a penalty he should never have received dropped him from third to 12th.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Monaco was far away now, and so was Johnson.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers