Monarchies (en. Monarchies)

/mɔ.naʁ.ki/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Form of government in which a monarchy is at the head of the country.

Constitutional monarchies govern many European countries.

Les monarchies constitutionnelles régissent de nombreux pays européens.

Historical reminder of a specific royal reign.

Ancient monarchies had a significant influence on culture.

Les monarchies anciennes avaient une grande influence sur la culture.

The entirety of existing kingdoms or monarchic regimes.

The monarchies of Saudi Arabia and Jordan have close diplomatic relations.

Les monarchies d'Arabie Saoudite et de Jordanie ont des relations diplomatiques étroites.

From the Greek 'monarkhía', meaning 'government of one'.

absolute monarchy

Political system where the monarch has unlimited powers.

monarchie absolue

constitutional monarchy

Regime where the monarch is limited by a constitution.

monarchie constitutionnelle

hereditary monarchies

Monarchies where power is passed down through descent.

monarchies héréditaires

monarch

Person who reigns as a king or queen.

monarque

court

Gathering of people surrounding a monarch.

court

dynasty

Succession of monarchs from the same family.

dynastie

Authoritarian reign

This state is considered a monarchy disguised as a democracy.

Cet État est considéré comme une monarchie déguisée en démocratie.

Luxurious life of a king

He leads a life of monarchy with his travels and sumptuous parties.

Il mène une vie de monarchie avec ses voyages et ses soirées somptueuses.