Definition

A person who rules a country, often as a king or queen, and may have limited or absolute power.

Example

The monarch attended the annual ceremony to celebrate the nation's independence.

Conversation

Did you know that the monarch butterfly is one of the most famous butterflies in the world?

Yeah! I love how they migrate so far every year.

It's amazing how they travel thousands of miles to find warmer places.

Absolutely! It's like they instinctively know where to go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monarch → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "archon" (from Greek, meaning ruler or leader). The word "monarch" refers to a single ruler or leader, emphasizing the concept of one person holding supreme authority.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one' ('mono-') ruler ('archon') to remember that a monarch is a single leader or ruler.

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