Pronunciation: [mˈɒnəki] (IPA) 
The word "monarchy" is spelled M-o-n-a-r-c-h-y. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /ˈmɒnəki/. This word refers to a form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, has total power over a country. The first syllable, "mon," is pronounced with a short "o" sound. The "a" sound in the second syllable is pronounced as "uh", and the final syllable, "-chy," is pronounced with a soft "k" sound and a long "e" sound.
Monarchy is a form of government where a single individual, usually referred to as a monarch or king, holds supreme authority and power. It is a political system in which the monarch, who typically inherits the position through hereditary means, serves as the head of state for a nation or realm.
In a monarchy, the monarch's power may be limited by a constitution or rely predominantly on tradition and customary practices. The scope and extent of the monarch's authority can vary from country to country, ranging from absolute monarchy, where the monarch has unrestricted power, to constitutional monarchy, where the monarch's role is largely ceremonial with limited political influence.
Monarchies have been a prevalent form of government throughout history, with notable examples including the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and many European nations. Monarchs are generally considered the symbolic embodiment of the nation, playing a unifying role and representing its values and traditions. They often perform ceremonial and diplomatic duties, serve as the head of the military, and may have the power to appoint government officials and dissolve political bodies.
Critics of monarchy argue that it can concentrate power in a single individual and limit democratic participation, while proponents believe that it provides stability, continuity, and a sense of national identity. The relevance and role of monarchies have evolved over time, with some nations transitioning to a republic or adopting a constitutional monarchy to ensure a balance of power between the monarch and other branches of government.
A state or government in which the supreme power is vested in a single person, being either limited or absolute; a kingdom; an empire.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word monarchy originates from the Greek words monos meaning alone or single and arkhein meaning to rule or to command. These Greek words were combined to form the term monarkhia, which refers to a system of government where a single individual, usually a king or queen, holds supreme authority over a nation. From Greek, the term was adopted into Latin as monarchia and eventually made its way into English as monarchy.
