Monarchy definition
Full Definition of MONARCHY. 1. : undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person. 2. : a nation or state having a monarchical government. Full Definition of MONARCHY. 1. : undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person. 2. : a nation or state having a monarchical government. 3. : a government having a hereditary chief of state with life tenure and powers varying from nominal to absolute. See monarchy defined for English-language learners. monarchy. A form of government headed by a hereditary ruler, such as a king or queen, or a country with this form of government. Definition of MONARCHY for Kids. 1. : a state or country having a king or queen. 2. : a form of government headed by a king or queen. A monarchy is a form of government in which sovereignty is actually or nominally embodied in one or several individual(s) reigning until death or abdication. A monarchy is a form of government in which sovereignty is actually or nominally embodied in one or several individual(s) reigning until death or abdication. They are called the monarchs. Learner's definition of MONARCHY. 1. [count] : a country that is ruled by a monarch (such as a king or queen). 2. [count, noncount] : a form of government in which a country is ruled by a monarch. — see also constitutional monarchy. /ˈmɑnɚki/. noun. plural monarchies. Learner's definition of MONARCHY. 1. [count] : a country that is ruled by a monarch (such as a king or queen). 2. [count, noncount] : a form of government in which a country is ruled by a monarch. — see also constitutional monarchy. mon•ar•chy. 1. a government or state in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. 2. supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person. 3. the fact or state of being a monarchy. mon•ar•chy. 1. a government or state in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. 2. supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person. 3. the fact or state of being a monarchy. See also: Government.
Undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person. 