English · Word Candidate

monarch

/ˈmɒnək/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: monarchs

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Noun

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “monarch” mean?

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

Is “monarch” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.