/ ˈmɒnəki; NAmE ˈmɑːnərki/ noun ( pl. -ies )
1.
the monarchy [ sing. ] a system of government by a king or a queen :
plans to abolish the monarchy
2.
[ C ] a country that is ruled by a king or a queen :
There are several constitutional monarchies in Europe.
—compare republic
3.
the monarchy [ sing. ] the king or queen of a country and their family
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French monarchie , via late Latin from Greek monarkhia the rule of one.