monarchy

noun
UK: /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/
US: /ˈmɑː.nɑːr.ki/

  1. A country ruled by a king or queen.

    1. The monarchy is very old in that country.
    2. The ancient monarchy had a lot of power over people's lives.

  2. The system of having a monarch.

    1. The monarchy is still popular here.
    2. The debate is about whether to abolish the monarchy or keep it.

Synonyms

empire sovereignty dynasty kingdom royalty
monarchy verb

  1. To favor or support a system of monarchy.

    1. Some people still monarchy the queen.
    2. He monarchies the idea of keeping a royal family in power.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "monarchy" in English means: A country ruled by a king or queen., The system of having a monarch..

The phonetic transcription of "monarchy" is /ˈmɒn.ə.ki/ in British English and /ˈmɑː.nɑːr.ki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "monarchy": empire, sovereignty, dynasty, kingdom, royalty.

Example usage of "monarchy": "The monarchy is very old in that country.". More examples on the page.