monarch

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 See also 2 Dutch 2.1 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

Latin monarchia < Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monarchēs), variant of μόναρχος (monarchos), “‘sole ruler’”), from 'μόνος (monos), “‘only’”) + ἀρχός (archos), “‘leader’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈmɒnək/, SAMPA: /"mQn@k/
• (US) IPA: /ˈmɑːnɚk/, SAMPA: /"mA:n@`k/
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[edit] Noun

monarch (plural monarchs)

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

   • 1598: Never was monarch better fear'd and lov'd Than is your Majesty. — Shakespeare, Henry V, Act II, Scene II, line 25.

2. A migratory butterfly, Danaus plexippus, found in North America. See w:en:Monarch butterfly.

[edit] Synonyms

• king
• potentate
• queen
• sovereign

[edit] Derived terms

• monarchy

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

A monarch can have any of the following titles:

• emperor/empress
• king/queen
• prince/princess
• grand duke/grand duchess

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[edit] Dutch

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[edit] Noun

monarch m. (plural monarchen)

1. monarch