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monarchy

/ˈmɒnəki/ /ˈmɑnɚki/

Meanings
noun
A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

Examples :

"The monarchy in the small country held elections for the first time in centuries. "
politics government royal nation state history

Related Words

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration transitioned

transitioned verb

/trænˈzɪʃənd/ /trænˈsɪʒənd/

To make a transition.

"After high school, she transitioned to college. "

Illustration figurehead

figurehead noun

/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/

A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

"The ship's figurehead, a magnificent carved seahorse, was a popular topic of conversation among the crew. "

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration elections

elections noun

/ɪˈlɛkʃənz/ /iˈlɛkʃənz/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

Illustration sovereignty

sovereignty noun

/ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/

(of a polity) The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.

"The small island nation asserted its sovereignty by creating its own laws and controlling its own natural resources. "

Illustration centuries

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

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aristocracy noun

/ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/

The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

"The aristocracy held many of the top positions in the school's governing council. "

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constitutional noun

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.

"My daily constitutional helps me stay healthy and focused before school. "

Illustration territory

territory noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

Illustration governance

governance noun

/ˈɡʌvənəns/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

""Good governance in a company ensures fair treatment for all employees." "

Illustration hereditary

hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "