transcription, транскрипция: [ mɒnə(r)ki ]
( monarchies)
1.
A monarchy is a system in which a country has a monarch.
...a serious debate on the future of the monarchy.
≠ republic
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2.
A monarchy is a country that has a monarch.
≠ republic
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3.
The monarchy is used to refer to the monarch and his or her family.
The monarchy has to create a balance between its public and private lives.
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