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monarchy

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnəki/

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Definition of monarchy

noun (plural monarchies)

[mass noun]

a form of government with a monarch at the head.
[count noun] a state that has a monarch.
(the monarchy) the monarch and royal family of a country:the monarchy is the focus of loyalty and service