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.

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Monaco

The matter will be discussed at a meeting of Uefa's executive committee in Monaco on Thursday.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Only Monaco, Chelsea's 321m euros in 2025-26 and Atletico Madrid's 314m euros in 2019-20 currently sit above them.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Chelsea probably should have won the Champions League too, losing in the semi-finals to Monaco, but that became a defining moment for the man who would replace him.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Thousands of spectators will line the route for the unprecedented race, which echoes Formula One contests staged on city streets in Las Vegas, Monaco and Singapore.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Monaco was in front when we reached the last hut.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers