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monarchy

[/ˈmɒn.ɑːr.ki/]
nounfemininepl: monarchies / monarquias
monarquia
1. A form of government in which a single person, typically a king or queen, holds supreme authority
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
O Reino Unido é uma monarquia constitucional.
2. The territory or state ruled by a monarch
The Spanish monarchy includes multiple autonomous communities.
A monarquia espanhola inclui várias comunidades autônomas.
3. The rule or reign of a monarch
During the monarchy of Queen Victoria, the British Empire expanded significantly.
Durante a monarquia da Rainha Vitória, o Império Britânico expandiu-se significativamente.
Synonyms
kingdomrealmcrownroyal rule
Antonyms
democracyrepublicanarchy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
monarquia
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
monarquia
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
monarquia
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
monarquia
Standard usage; historically significant given Portugal's royal past

Related Idioms & Phrases

absolute monarchy - monarquia absoluta
constitutional monarchy - monarquia constitucional
elective monarchy - monarquia eletiva
reign of the monarchy - reinado da monarquia
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