monarch
noun
mon·arch ˈmä-nərk 
-ˌnärk
1
: a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire: such as
a
: a sovereign ruler
b
: a constitutional (see constitutional entry 1 sense 3) king or queen
2
: one that holds preeminent position or power
cotton, monarch of the textile world 
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal3
: monarch butterfly
monarchal
mə-ˈnär-kəl
adjective mä-
or monarchial
mə-ˈnär-kē-əl
mä-
Synonyms
- autocrat
- potentate
- ruler
- sovereign
- sovran
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a new history of French monarchs the ruling monarch of Britain at that time was Queen Elizabeth I
Recent Examples on the Web The roles, created under the 1937 Regency Act, are given to the monarch's spouse and the next four adults in the line of succession over the age of 21. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Click here to see more photos of the world's reaction to the monarch's passing. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Since his mother's passing, Charles has declared a period of royal mourning, which is set to last until seven days after the late monarch's funeral, the date of which has not yet been announced. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 News of the monarch's death came just hours after Truss announced plans to cap Britons' energy bills from October, providing relief to millions of households and thousands of businesses struggling to cope with soaring prices. Anna Cooban And Mark Thompson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Channel 4's main channel didn't break for commercials following the monarch's death Thursday night. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 At Windsor Castle, a rainbow arched over the grounds just as the Union Jack flag began to be lowered in honor of the monarch's death. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II was placed under medical supervision Thursday as her family rushed to Scotland to be by her side after doctors became concerned for the 96-year-old monarch's health. Henry Austin, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 From riding with President Ronald Reagan to ballroom dancing with President Gerald Ford, reflect on the monarch's influence and historical impact as the world mourns her death. Annabel Sampson, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Click here to see more photos of the world's reaction to the monarch's passing. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Since his mother's passing, Charles has declared a period of royal mourning, which is set to last until seven days after the late monarch's funeral, the date of which has not yet been announced. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 News of the monarch's death came just hours after Truss announced plans to cap Britons' energy bills from October, providing relief to millions of households and thousands of businesses struggling to cope with soaring prices. Anna Cooban And Mark Thompson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Channel 4's main channel didn't break for commercials following the monarch's death Thursday night. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 At Windsor Castle, a rainbow arched over the grounds just as the Union Jack flag began to be lowered in honor of the monarch's death. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II was placed under medical supervision Thursday as her family rushed to Scotland to be by her side after doctors became concerned for the 96-year-old monarch's health. Henry Austin, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 From riding with President Ronald Reagan to ballroom dancing with President Gerald Ford, reflect on the monarch's influence and historical impact as the world mourns her death. Annabel Sampson, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Late Latin monarcha, from Greek monarchos, from mon- + -archos -arch
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing monarch
Kids Definition
monarch
noun
mon·arch ˈmä-nərk
-ˌnärk
1
: a person who reigns over a kingdom or an empire
2
: monarch butterfly
monarchs
noun
1
as in rulers
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority the ruling monarch of Britain at that time was Queen Elizabeth I Synonyms & Similar Words
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- tyrants
- lords
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- co-rulers
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2
as in magnates
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field the glitzy gala was attended by most of the reigning monarchs of the recording industry Synonyms & Similar Words
- magnates
- kings
- tycoons
- princes
- barons
- lords
- czars
- lions
- tsars
- tzars
- moguls
- stars
- captains
- figures
- Napoleons
- nawabs
- notables
- bigwigs
- personages
- celebrities
- deities
- heavyweights
- big boys
- nabobs
- big shots
- superstars
- big guns
- gods
- fat cats
- biggies
- big wheels
- kahunas
- personalities
- big cheeses
- bigfoots
- VIPs
- supremos
- bigfeet
- heavies
- main men
- poo-bahs
- demigods
- honchos
- pooh-bahs
- movers and shakers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- subordinates
- underlings
- lightweights
- inferiors
- small-timers
- half-pints
- nobodies
- zeros
- zeroes