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US/ˈmɑː.nɑːr.ki/
UK/ˈmɒn.ə.ki/
a system of government led by a king or queen
In context
Britain is a constitutional monarchy, so the queen or king has limited power.
The monarchy was abolished after the revolution in 1789.
Some citizens want to keep the monarchy, while others prefer a republic.
Words that go with monarchy
adjective + noun
- constitutional monarchyJapan is a constitutional monarchy with an emperor.
- absolute monarchyAn absolute monarchy gives the ruler almost total power.
- hereditary monarchyA hereditary monarchy passes power through the family.
verb + noun
- abolish the monarchyProtesters called on parliament to abolish the monarchy.
- restore the monarchySome groups wanted to restore the monarchy.
- support the monarchyPolls show many people still support the monarchy.