constitutional monarch

American  

[kahn-sti-too-shuhn-uhl mahn-erk, mahn-ahrk] / ˌkɑn stɪˈtu ʃən əl ˈmɑn ərk, ˈmɑn ɑrk /

noun

1. a monarch whose powers are limited by a constitution; the head of a constitutional monarchy.

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Example Sentences

Far from being despotic, Louis sought to be a constitutional monarch, with representative institutions that could mobilize consent and resources behind state policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Although the duties of a constitutional monarch are largely ceremonial, the royal whirl can be exhausting.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Under South African law, the president gives official recognition to the new king, paving the way for him to be treated like a constitutional monarch and to be funded by the government.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

As a constitutional monarch, George had not created the policies that sparked conflict in the colonies—that was Parliament’s job.

From National Geographic • Jul. 3, 2023

When a subject is still obscure we are confident that it admits of scientific explanation; we no longer refer 'ad Deum,' whom we regard as a constitutional monarch taking no direct part at all.

From The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses by Froude, James Anthony