The monarchy
Example: The monarchy ruled the country for many years.
Definition
"The monarchy" refers to a system of government where a single person, the monarch, rules a country, typically for life and by hereditary right. It often involves kings, queens, or emperors who hold significant political authority or symbolic power.
Etymology
The term "the monarchy" comes from the Greek word 'monarkhia,' where 'monos' means 'alone' or 'single' and 'arkhein' means 'to rule.' It originally described a government ruled by one individual, reflecting the central authority held by a monarch.
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"The monarchy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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