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- [mon-er-kee]
- /ˈmɒn ər ki/
- /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/
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- [mon-er-kee]
- /ˈmɒn ər ki/
Definitions of monarchy word
- noun plural monarchy a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. Compare absolute monarchy, limited monarchy. 1
- noun plural monarchy supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person. 1
- noun monarchy A form of government with a monarch at the head. 1
- noun monarchy royalty: kings and queens 1
- noun monarchy state ruled by royalty 1
- noun monarchy government by royalty 1
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Origin of monarchy
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English monarchie < Late Latin monarchia < Greek monarchía. See monarch, -y3
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Parts of speech for Monarchy
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monarchy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monarchy
noun monarchy
- throne — the chair or seat occupied by a sovereign, bishop, or other exalted personage on ceremonial occasions, usually raised on a dais and covered with a canopy.
- sovereignty — the quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority.
- kingdom — a state or government having a king or queen as its head.
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
- command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
Antonyms for monarchy
noun monarchy
- republic — a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
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