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monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a form of government with a monarch at the head

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnərki/

Korean meaning: 군주제, 왕정

Korean pronunciation: **마**너키

Example Sentences

  • The prince wondered if he'd ever be ready to inherit the monarchy, especially since he couldn't even manage his own Instagram account.
  • Many European countries transitioned from monarchy to democracy over the centuries.
  • The documentary explored how the monarchy adapted to modern social media and Netflix shows.

monarchy

NOUN

//ˈmɑːnərki//

a form of government with a monarch at the head

monarchy concept
💡 Concept

A king demonstrates monarchy by ruling from his golden throne

monarchy rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From monarchy to anarchy, then rigid hierarchy

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɑːnərki/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɒnəki/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmon--
Rootmon
Suffix-archy

Origin

From Late Latin monarchia, derived from Greek monarkhia, combining monos (single) and arkhia (rule). The word entered English through Old French monarchie in the 13th century.

🎵Rhyme

anarchyhierarchyoligarchy
anarchy
hierarchy
oligarchy

🔗Collocations

constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
overthrow monarchy
restore monarchy
hereditary monarchy

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The prince wondered if he'd ever be ready to inherit the monarchy, especially since he couldn't even manage his own Instagram account.

Many European countries transitioned from monarchy to democracy over the centuries.

😄 Fun example

The documentary explored how the monarchy adapted to modern social media and Netflix shows.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

kingdomroyaltycrownrealm

Antonyms

republicdemocracyanarchy

Related

monarchroyalthronedynastyaristocracy

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