Definition of Monarchy

1. Noun. An autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority.

Generic synonyms: Autarchy, Autocracy
Specialized synonyms: Parliamentary Monarchy, Kingdom, Empire
Derivative terms: Monarchal, Monarchic, Monarchical

Definition of Monarchy

1. n. A state or government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch.

Definition of Monarchy

1. rule by a monarch [n -CHIES]

Medical Definition of Monarchy

1. Origin: F. Monarchie, L. Monarchia, Gr. See Monarch. 1. A state or government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch. 2. A system of government in which the chief ruler is a monarch. "In those days he had affected zeal for monarchy." (Macaulay) 3. The territory ruled over by a monarch; a kingdom. "What scourage for perjury Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence." (Shak) Fifth monarchy, a universal monarchy, supposed to be the subject of prophecy in Daniel II.; the four preceding monarchies being Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman. See Fifth Monarchy men, under Fifth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monarchy

monarch
monarch
monarchal
monarchess
monarchial
monarchic
monarchical
monarchically
monarchies
monarchism
monarchisms
monarchist
monarchists
monarchs
monarchy (current term)
monarchy (current term)
monarch butterfly
monarda
monarda
monardas
Monarda citriodora
Monarda clinopodia
Monarda didyma
Monarda fistulosa
Monarda pectinata
Monarda punctata
Monardella
Monardella lanceolata
Monario
monarthric

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