monarch
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchyThe ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
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» Monarch butterflies, instantly recognizable by their gold and black markings, are found in many places around the world.
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32 sentencesMonarch butterflies, instantly recognizable by their gold and black markings, are found in many places around the world.
Heretics were punished, because a threat to religious orthodoxy was a threat to the monarch's power.
Єретиків карали, тому що загроза релігійній ортодоксії була загрозою владі монарха. — deniko
The band played for the visiting monarch.
Meaning
6 sensesThe ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
Monarch, Monarchin, Fürst
мона́рхmonárx
мона́рхmonárx, монархиняmonarxynja
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America.
A police officer.
More meanings 3
(capitalized, often)A stag which has sixteen or more points or tines on its antlers.
The chief or best thing of its kind.
Any bird of the family Monarchidae.
Origin
From Middle French monarque, from Late Latin monarcha, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monárkFrom Middle French monarque, from Late Latin monarcha, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monárkhēs), variant of μόναρχος (mónarkhos, “sole ruler”), from μόνος (mónos, “only”) + ἀρχός (arkhós, “leader”), equivalent to mono- + -arch.
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Forms
plural: monarchsSynonyms
6 synonyms- a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right:sovereigncrowned head
- large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed:monarch butterflymilkweed butterflyDanaus plexippus
Word family
16 related wordsSee also
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