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Definition of Monarch
1. Noun. A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.
Specialized synonyms: Capetian, Carlovingian, Carolingian, Czar, Tsar, Tzar, Emperor, King, Male Monarch, Rex, Merovingian, Shah, Shah Of Iran
Generic synonyms: Chief Of State, Head Of State, Ruler, Swayer
Derivative terms: Monarchal, Monarchal, Monarchic, Monarchical, Monarchical
2. Noun. Large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed.
Generic synonyms: Danaid, Danaid Butterfly
Group relationships: Danaus, Genus Danaus
Definition of Monarch
1. n. A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief.
2. a. Superior to others; preëminent; supreme; ruling.
Definition of Monarch
1. Noun. The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy. ¹
2. Noun. The monarch butterfly, ''Danaus plexippus'', found in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Monarch
1. an absolute ruler [n -S]
Medical Definition of Monarch
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1. A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief. "He who reigns Monarch in heaven, . Upheld by old repute." (Milton)
2. One superior to all others of the same kind; as, an oak is called the monarch of the forest.
3. A patron deity or presiding genius. "Come, thou, monarch of the vine, Plumpy Bacchus." (Shak)
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