La monarquía



Example: La monarquía española tiene una historia muy larga.

Definition


"La monarquía" refers to a form of government where a single person, the monarch, rules over a country, often for life and by hereditary right. It typically involves royal families and traditions, such as in the phrase 'La monarquía española tiene una historia muy larga.'

Etymology


The word "la monarquía" comes from the Greek 'monarkhía,' meaning 'rule of one.' It entered Spanish through Latin, reflecting the system where one person, the monarch, holds supreme authority. Did you know? The concept has been around since ancient times, evolving as various cultures adopted their own monarchic traditions.

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"La monarquía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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