Monarch

/ˈmɒn.ək/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The monarch of the country addressed the nation during the annual celebration.

A person who rules a kingdom or empire.

She became the monarch after the abdication of her father.

A person or thing that has exceptional importance or power within a particular domain.

In the world of technology, that company is considered the monarch of innovation.

From the Latin 'monarchus', from the Greek 'monarchēs', meaning 'sole ruler'.

benevolent monarch

A kind and helpful ruler.

absolute monarch

A ruler with complete and unrestricted power.

constitutional monarch

A monarch who acts within the bounds of a constitution.

regent

A person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor or absent.

dynasty

A succession of rulers from the same family or line.

sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself.

King of the hill

He's the king of the hill in his field.

Big cheese

She's the big cheese around here when it comes to decisions.