monarch
Americannoun
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a hereditary sovereign, as a king, queen, or emperor.
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a sole and absolute ruler of a state or nation.
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a person or thing that holds a dominant position.
a monarch of international shipping.
noun
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a sovereign head of state, esp a king, queen, or emperor, who rules usually by hereditary right
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a supremely powerful or pre-eminent person or thing
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Also called: milkweed. a large migratory butterfly, Danaus plexippus, that has orange-and-black wings and feeds on the milkweed plant: family Danaidae
Other Word Forms
- antimonarch adjective
- monarchal adjective
- monarchally adverb
- monarchical adjective
- monarchically adverb
- monarchism noun
- monarchist noun
- monarchistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of monarch
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French monarche, monarch, from Late Latin monarcha, from Greek mónarchos “sole ruler, monarch”; mon-, -arch
Example Sentences
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The foundation said the new space - named the King's Hall in honour of the monarch - could become the "go-to venue for high-end, luxury weddings and private events" both nationally and internationally.
From BBC
The first minister is able to advise the Privy Council - an advisory board to the monarch - on proclamations for Scotland, which are formally signed off by the King.
From BBC
The coin found in Midlothian has a portrait of the monarch's head on one side and a cross-based design on the other.
From BBC
Kimmel appeared on public broadcaster Channel 4 Thursday to deliver an “alternative Christmas message,” counter programming to the British monarch’s annual televised address.
From Los Angeles Times
The monarch, 57, called for "dialogue" and "exemplary conduct in the performance of all public authorities".
From Barron's
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