Monarch

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmÉ’nÉ™k/
• US IPA: /ˈmÉ‘nÉšk/, /ˈmÉ‘nɑɹk/

Origin

Latin monarchia, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης, variant of μόναρχος (monarchos, "sole ruler"), from 'μόνος (monos, "only") + ἀρχός (archos, "leader").

Full definition of monarch

Noun

1. The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
• 1598, William Shakespeare, Henry V, Act II, Scene II, line 25.Never was monarch better fear'd and lov'd
  Than is your Majesty.
2. The monarch butterfly, , found in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings.

Synonyms

• (ruler) king, potentate, queen, sovereign

Derived terms

• monarchism
• monarchist
• monarchy

Anagrams

• chroman