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

His best result this season came with a third place at the Monaco Grand Prix.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The France and Real Madrid striker said the Reds tried to sign him at 18, while he was playing for Monaco in Ligue 1.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

He was a supporter of Brexit but has been a tax resident in Monaco since 2020.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Sprint events, which feature a shorter race on Saturday and an extra qualifying session on Friday, will be held for the first time in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, and Abu Dhabi.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Simpson was in our hooch, talking about squirrel hunting outside of Petersburg, Virginia, and Monaco was getting on his case.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers