De monarchie
Example: De monarchie in Nederland heeft een koning als staatshoofd.
Definition
"De monarchie" refers to a form of government where a single person, usually called a monarch or king, serves as the head of state. It often involves a hereditary system where the position is passed down within a royal family, as seen in the example of the Netherlands.
Etymology
The term "de monarchie" comes from the Greek words 'monos,' meaning single or alone, and 'arche,' meaning rule or government. It literally means 'rule by one.' This concept has ancient roots, dating back to early kingdoms and empires where one ruler held supreme power.
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"De monarchie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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