monarch
/'mɔnək/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor: A person who reigns over a kingdom or empire, typically acquiring the position through hereditary right.
- A large migratory butterfly: A large, often brightly colored butterfly, especially the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), known for its long-distance migration and distinctive orange-and-black wings.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Sovereign):
- The monarch addressed the nation from the palace balcony.
- In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's powers are often limited by law.
- Noun (Butterfly):
- We planted milkweed to attract monarchs to our garden.
- The annual migration of the monarch is a remarkable natural phenomenon.
Advanced Usage
- "Absolute monarch": A ruler who holds supreme authority and is not restricted by laws or a constitution.
- The country was once ruled by an absolute monarch.
- "Constitutional monarch": A sovereign whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
- As a constitutional monarch, her role is largely ceremonial.
Variants and Related Words
- Monarchy (n): A form of government with a monarch at the head.
- The country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic.
- Monarchical (adj): Relating to a monarch or monarchy.
- The palace is a symbol of monarchical power.
Synonyms
- Sovereign: A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
- Ruler: A person who governs or commands.
- King/Queen: The male/female sovereign of a kingdom.
Related Phrases
- "The monarch of the glen": A poetic or literary phrase for a majestic stag, symbolizing sovereignty in nature.
- "Monarch butterfly": The specific common name for the insect .
Noun
- large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
- a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right