English
Etymology
Latin monarcha, from Ancient Greek μονά��η� (monarch�s), variant of μ�να��ο� (monarchos), literally �sole ruler,� from μ�νο� (monos, only) + ����� (archos, leader).
Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/�m�n�k/, SAMPA|/"mQn@k/
(General American|US) IPA|/�m��n�k/, SAMPA|/"mA:n@`k/
Noun
en-noun
- The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
#: Quotations
#:* 1598: Never was monarch better fear|fear'd and love|lov'd Than is your Majesty. � w:William Shakespeare|Shakespeare, Henry V, Act II, Scene II, line 25.
- A migratory butterfly, Danaus plexippus, found in North America. See w:en:Monarch butterfly.
Translations
trans-top|ruler
Finnish: t+|fi|hallitsija
French: t+|fr|monarque|m
German: Monarch m, Monarchin f
Icelandic: einvaldsherra m, konungur m, drottning f, fursti m, keisari m, einvaldur m, einvaldur þjóðhöfðingi konungsrÃkis m, einvaldur þjóðhöfðingi keisaradæmis m, einvaldur þjóðhöfðingi furstadæmis m, höfðingi m, jöfur m,
Japanese: �主 (����, kunshu), � (��, �)
Norwegian: t-|no|monark|m
Novial: rege
trans-mid
Polish: monarcha m
Russian: мона�� (monárkh) m
Spanish: t-|es|monarca|m|f
trans-bottom
Synonyms
potentate
sovereign
See also
A monarch can have any of the following titles:
Emperor/Empress
King/Queen
Prince/Princess
Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
et al.
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