Monarch

Quick meaning: Monarch is a noun meaning The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

Meaning

The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

More Meanings

1. A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America.
2. (Aboriginal English) A police officer.
3. (often capitalised) A stag which has sixteen or more points or tines on its antlers.
4. The chief or best thing of its kind.
5. Any bird of the family Monarchidae.

Example Sentences

Never was monarch better fear'd and lov'd / Than is your Majesty.

But I know the monarchs are close by, their orange-and-black wings folded, dusted, and baked by heat, ready to flee south.

‘Skippy gets off. An ya know the first thing e says to them monarch? E turns round on em an yelps, “An now ya can just gimme back that bottle.”’

Word Forms

• monarchs

Synonyms for monarch

Depending on context, synonyms include autocrat, autocrator, despot, dictator, potentate, sovereign.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sovereign, monarchy, king, royal, palace, ruling.

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