English · Word Candidate

monarchy

/ˈmɒnəki/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: monarchies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

Noun

Examples

An absolute monarchy is a monarchy where the monarch is legally the ultimate authority in all temporal matters.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The territory ruled over by a monarch; a kingdom.

Noun

Examples

What scourge for perjury / Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence?

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).

Common questions

What does “monarchy” mean?

A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

Is “monarchy” formal or informal?

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