👑monarchy

noun
/ˈmɑːnərki/

Meaning

A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

Example Sentences

The country became a monarchy after the coronation.

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

Synonyms

kingdom, empire, crown, sovereignty, kingship, royal rule
Entry 1
kingdom, empire, crown, sovereignty
Entry 2
kingship, sovereignty, royal rule, crown

Antonyms

republic, democracy, anarchism, communism
Entry 1
republic, democracy
Entry 2
republic, democracy, anarchism, communism

Collocations

absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, hereditary monarchy, monarchy rule

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