Word
monarch
US/ˈmɑˌnɑɹk/
UK/mˈɒnək/
Definitions
01a ruler
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person who rules a kingdom or empire, such as a king, queen, or emperor.
n. a hereditary sovereign, such as a king, queen, or emperor, who acts as the head of state in a monarchy.
Español:monarca
“The monarch addressed the nation from the palace balcony during the jubilee.”
“In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch typically serves as a symbolic figurehead while legislative power resides with an elected parliament.”
02the best of its kind
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. the most important or powerful thing in a particular group.
n. a person or thing that holds a preeminent position or is considered the best of its class.
“The old oak tree stood like a monarch over the rest of the forest.”
“The mountain was the undisputed monarch of the range, its snow-capped peak towering thousands of feet above the surrounding summits.”
Real-World Examples
“King Haakon, who is Harald's younger child, is now the monarch and his wife Mette-Marit queen.” “Norwegians grieved a monarch who remained popular despite scandals involving the royal family.” “A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world's youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced.” Etymology
From Middle French monarque, from Late Latin monarcha, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monárkhēs), variant of μόναρχος (mónarkhos, “sole ruler”), from μόνος (mónos, “only”) + ἀρχός (arkhós, “leader”), equivalent to mono- + -arch. * (butterfly): See monarch butterfly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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