monarch — a sovereign ruler, especially a king, queen, or emperor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sovereign ruler, especially a king, queen, or emperor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnɑrk/
Example Sentences
- The monarch's pet corgi has its own Instagram account with more followers than most celebrities.
- After watching 'The Crown', my grandmother started calling herself the monarch of our neighborhood.
- The constitutional monarch has ceremonial duties but limited political power.
monarch
NOUN[/ˈmɑːnɑrk/]
a sovereign ruler, especially a king, queen, or emperor
The monarch raises his golden scepter as the throne room falls silent.
The patriarch, matriarch, and monarch unite to rule
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin monarcha, derived from Greek monárkhēs, which combines monos (single, alone) and árkhein (to rule). The word literally refers to a single ruler with supreme power.
Breakdown
mon- (single, alone) + -arch (ruler) = monarch
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📝Examples
“The monarch's pet corgi has its own Instagram account with more followers than most celebrities.”
“After watching 'The Crown', my grandmother started calling herself the monarch of our neighborhood.”
“The constitutional monarch has ceremonial duties but limited political power.”
“The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles each year.”
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