monarchy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɒnəki/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑnɚki/

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• Hyphenation: mon‧ar‧chy

Noun

Singular monarchy

Plural monarchies

1. (countable) A monarchy is a form of government in which one person officially is the ruler of the state and the ruler's position is passed down through his family.
   • Synonyms: kingdom and dynasty

   Belgium is a monarchy.

Related words

• monarch
• monarchic