monarchy

Meaning

A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.

Example Sentences

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

The country became a monarchy after the coronation.

Synonyms

kingship, sovereignty, royal rule, crown, kingdom, empire

Entry 1

kingship, sovereignty, royal rule, crown

Entry 2

kingdom, empire, crown, sovereignty

Antonyms

republic, democracy, anarchism, communism

Entry 1

republic, democracy, anarchism, communism

Entry 2

republic, democracy

Collocations

absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, hereditary monarchy, monarchy rule