monarch

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɒnək/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑnɚk/ or /ˈmɑnɑrk/

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Noun

Singular monarch

Plural monarchs

The group of ruling 'monarchs.

A monarch butterfly.

1. (countable) A monarch is the person in charge of a country, usually a king or queen.

   The monarch of England is Elizabeth II.

2. (countable) A monarch butterfly is a kind of orange and black butterfly, Danaus plexippus.

Related words

• monarchy
• monarchic