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monarchy
noun mon·ar·chy \ˈmä-nər-kē also -ˌnär-\
: a country that is ruled by a monarch (such as a king or queen)
: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a monarch
plural mon·ar·chies
Full Definition of MONARCHY
1
: undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
2
: a nation or state having a monarchical government
3
: a government having a hereditary chief of state with life tenure and powers varying from nominal to absolute
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First Known Use of MONARCHY
14th century
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monarchy
noun mon·ar·chy \ˈmä-nər-kē\
plural mon·ar·chies
Definition of MONARCHY for Kids
1
: a state or country having a king or queen
2
: a form of government headed by a king or queen
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