Synonyms for monarchy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mon-er-kee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɒn ər ki

Définition of monarchy

Origin : "state ruled by monarchical government," mid-14c.; "rule by one person," late 14c.; from Old French monarchie "sovereignty, absolute power" (13c.), from Late Latin monarchia, from Greek monarkhia "absolute rule," literally "ruling of one," from monos "alone" (see mono-) + arkhein "to rule" (see archon).

noun kingship

Example sentences :

So ended the last battle fought for the Monarchy of Granada!
Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

When did Our Lady of Lourdes mean to bring back the monarchy?
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Practically all the nations of the monarchy were represented in the fortress.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

He was aware that so restless a people, when they had overthrown the monarchy, would not limit the overthrow to their own country.
Extract from : « The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete » by Madame du Hausset, an "Unknown English Girl" and the Princess Lamballe

This community is in itself a monarchy, composed of a queen, of males which are the drones, and of working bees called neuters.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Here was a voice in the wilderness crying for monarchy and the Divine-right of kings!
Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel

Do you mean some form of democracy, or oligarchy, or aristocracy, or monarchy?
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

"I am loyal to the monarchy," Joro grunted, pinioning her arms at last.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

It is simply a form of government, just as monarchy or aristocracy are forms of government.
Extract from : « Six Letters From the Colonies » by Robert Seaton

At present her monarchy is among the most liberal and progressive of Europe.
Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting

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