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monarchy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɑnɚki/ · UK /ˈmɒnəki/

monarchy means: A system of government with a king or queen, whose position usually passes to a family member.

noun

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A system of government with a king or queen, whose position usually passes to a family member.

  • The country is a monarchy.
  • They voted to end the monarchy.
  • In a constitutional monarchy, laws limit the ruler’s power.

Opposites: republic

Common phrases: constitutional monarchy, absolute monarchy

Questions about monarchy

What does monarchy mean?

A system of government with a king or queen, whose position usually passes to a family member.

What is monarchy in other languages?

Türkçe: monarşi · Español: monarquía · Français: monarchie · Deutsch: Monarchie · Italiano: monarchia · 日本語: 君主制

How do you pronounce monarchy?

In American English /ˈmɑnɚki/; in British English /ˈmɒnəki/.

How do you use monarchy in a sentence?

The country is a monarchy. They voted to end the monarchy.

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