monarch

Definition

The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

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.

Example Sentences

• "Never was monarch better fear'd and lov'd / Than is your Majesty."
• "But I know the monarchs are close by, their orange-and-black wings folded, dusted, and baked by heat, ready to flee south."
• "‘Skippy gets off. An ya know the first thing e says to them monarch? E turns round on em an yelps, “An now ya can just gimme back that bottle.”’"