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   Mon·arch

   /ˈmänərk/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor: "the reigning monarch"
   • 2. see monarch butterfly

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin monarcha, from Greek monarkhēs, from monos ‘alone’ + arkhein ‘to rule’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. monarchal adjective
   • 2. monarchial adjective
   • 3. monarchic adjective

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   Definition of monarch – Learner’s Dictionary. monarch. noun [ C ] uk/ˈmɒnək/us. a king or queen. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. (Definition of monarch from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   noun. mon· arch ˈmä-nərk. -ˌnärk. Synonyms of monarch. 1. : a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire: such as. a. : a sovereign ruler. b. : a constitutional (see constitutional entry 1 sense 3) king or queen. 2. : one that holds preeminent position or power. cotton, monarch of the textile world Wall Street Journal. 3. : monarch butterfly.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › monarchmonarch - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 23, 2024 · Noun [ edit] monarch (plural monarchs) The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy . A monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus) and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings. (Aboriginal English) A police officer .

5. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › monarchmonarch | meaning of monarch in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   monarch meaning, definition, what is monarch: a king or queen: Learn more.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › monarch_n1monarch, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun monarch mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun monarch, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. monarch has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. coins and banknotes (1850s) insects (1880s) birds (1940s) See meaning & use.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › monarchmonarch - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   a supremely powerful or pre-eminent person or thing. Also called: milkweed a large migratory butterfly, Danaus plexippus, that has orange-and-black wings and feeds on the milkweed plant: family Danaidae. Etymology: 15th Century: from Late Latin monarcha, from Greek; see mono-, -arch. monarchal /mɒˈnɑːkəl/, monarchial /mɒˈnɑːkɪəl/

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmonarchy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of monarchy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.