monarch
n.
hereditary sovereign, sole ruler, king, queen; orange and black migratory butterfly (Zoology)
Monarch
A monarch (see
sovereignty) is a type of ruler or
head of state. Monarchs almost always
inherit their titles and are rulers for life; that is, they have no
term limit. Historically monarchs have been more or less
absolute rulers. Modern monarchs are often
figureheads who either have power, but do not exercise it personally or, have little power (Constitutional Monarchy, i.e Australia). However, there are others with substantial or absolute power. Monarchs usually represent a larger monarchical system which has established rules and customs regarding
succession,
duties, and
powers. A nation ruled by a monarch is called a
monarchy.
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monarch
Noun
1. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
(synonym) sovereign, crowned head
(hypernym) ruler, swayer
(hyponym) Capetian
2. large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
(synonym) monarch butterfly, milkweed butterfly, Danaus plexippus
(hypernym) danaid, danaid butterfly
(member-holonym) Danaus, genus Danaus
MONARCHS
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