German word

Monarchie

Pronunciation

IPA/monaɐ̯ˈçiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmonarchy

Example

Die Monarchie wurde abgeschafft.

The monarchy was abolished.

Illustration for Monarchie (monarchy)

More examples

In einer konstitutionellen Monarchie ist die Macht des Monarchen oft eingeschränkt.

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is often limited.

Core concept

A country pictured as a crown-centered system, with public authority arranged around one royal office.

Common phrases

  • konstitutionelle Monarchie

    constitutional monarchy

  • absolute Monarchie

    absolute monarchy

  • parlamentarische Monarchie

    parliamentary monarchy

Similar words

Konstitutionelle Monarchie: A monarchy in which the ruler's powers are limited by a constitution or parliament.
Absolutismus: A system in which the monarch holds nearly all political power.
Republik: A system of government whose head is chosen through elections or another public process.
Diktatur: A system in which one person or a small group holds strong power without free elections.

Definition in German

Staatsform, in der ein Monarch als Staatsoberhaupt regiert, meist durch Erbfolge oder Tradition eingesetzt.

Word origin

Monarchie entered German through Latin monarchia from Greek monarkhia, built from monos, "alone," and arkhein, "to rule."

Usage tips

  • Monarchie is feminine: die Monarchie, der Monarchie, and plural Monarchien.

Other meanings

  • monarchical statenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • monarchischmonarchicaladjective
  • Monarchistmonarchistnoun

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