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monarch.

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

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɒnək/UK/ˈmɑnɚk/US/ˈmɑnɑɹk/US
  1. The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

  2. A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America.

  3. A police officer.

  4. A stag which has sixteen or more points or tines on its antlers.

    capitalized · often
  5. The chief or best thing of its kind.

  6. Any bird of the family Monarchidae.

Where this word comes from

From Middle French monarque, from Late Latin monarcha, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monárkhēs), variant of μόναρχος (mónarkhos, “sole ruler”), from μόνος (mónos, “only”) + ἀρχός (arkhós, “leader”), equivalent to mono- + -arch. * (butterfly): See monarch butterfly.

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