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Meaning of monarch
A monarch is a sovereign ruler of a kingdom or state, typically with a hereditary position and often with ceremonial and symbolic duties.
Etymology of monarch
The word "monarch" comes from the Old French "monarque", which is derived from the Latin "monarcha", and ultimately from the Greek "monarchēs", meaning "sole ruler", from "monos" (alone) and "archē" (rule)
Synonyms
sovereign
ruler
king
queen
emperor
empress
leader
head
chief
potentate
dictator
tyrant
autocrat
despot
overlord
lord
master
mistress
governor
president
monarchic
supreme ruler
head of state
crowned head
majesty
highness
excellency
dignitary
noble
aristocrat
royalty
heir
successor
pretender
claimant
sovereign ruler
Definitions
- A hereditary ruler with a high level of authority, or a person who has complete control over a particular area or activity
- * A large butterfly with distinctive orange and black wings, native to North America
Usage Examples
- The monarch of the kingdom was a just and fair ruler, loved by her people
- * The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles each year to reach its wintering grounds
- * The new monarch took the throne after the death of the previous ruler
Antonyms
subject
citizen
commoner
subordinate
underling
servant
slave
vassal
dependent
inferior
junior
subordinate
deputy
assistant
follower
rebel
revolutionary
democrat
republican
egalitarian
equal
peer