Synonyms for

Monarch

Verb / ˈmɑ:ˌnɑ:rk / Another word for monarch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor

Synonyms & similar words

monarchbutterfly danausplexippus crownedhead milkweedbutterfly sovereign ruler sovereign king queen emperor empress potentate monarchist royalist crown dynast leader lord dominator overlord despot autocrat tyrant dictator

Synonyms by register

Formal

sovereign ruler head of state liege

Informal

boss chief kingpin big shot

Literary

potentate majesty crowned head

Antonyms

commoner subject peasant citizen democrat rebel republican

Common collocations

  • absolute monarch
  • constitutional monarch
  • reigning monarch
  • hereditary monarch
  • elected monarch
  • monarch butterfly
  • the monarch

Word family

noun monarchy
adjective monarchical

Usage note

While 'monarch' can refer to any supreme ruler, it is most commonly associated with a king or queen in a hereditary system of government. It can also refer to the monarch butterfly.

Example sentences

  1. The monarch's crown was made of gold and jewels.
  2. The monarch ruled the kingdom with a fair but firm hand.
  3. The monarch's portrait hung in every government building.
  4. The monarch's subjects loved and respected him.
  5. The monarch's reign lasted for 50 years.

Quotes

  • A king is not a king without the love and respect of his subjects.
  • A monarch is always surrounded by people who want to rule for him or her.
  • There is no royal road to becoming a monarch.

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