Synonyms of monarchy

monarchy

noun

1

as in monarchism

a system of government in which there is only one ruler whose power is unlimited

Under a monarchy, the position of ruler is often passed down from parent to child.

Related Words

• monarchism
• dictatorship
• tyranny
• autocracy
• monocracy
• Caesarism
• despotism
• absolutism
• authoritarianism
• totalitarianism
• autarchy
• totalism
• czarism

Dissimilar Words

• democracy
• freedom
• self-government
• self-rule
• sovereignty
• self-governance
• autonomy
• self-determination

2

as in democracy

a group of people who live in a territory ruled by a single person

The country was formerly a monarchy, but has now transitioned to a republic.

Related Words

• democracy
• republic
• dictatorship
• sovereign
• kingdom
• commonwealth
• nation
• state
• principality
• sultanate
• province
• country
• colony
• theocracy
• oligarchy
• empire
• duchy
• nation-state
• monocracy
• domain
• dominion
• realm
• homeland
• city-state
• sovereignty
• dukedom
• ministate
• microstate
• land
• dependency
• mandate
• settlement
• fatherland
• soil
• emirate
• trust territory
• seigniory
• superpower
• motherland
• world power
• condominium
• sea power
• great power
• welfare state
• client state
• power

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of monarchy

Only the second time a member of the British monarchy has married an American, the union was met with manic fanfare on both sides of the pond. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2026

This is one of many changes that the former Princess of Wales is responsible for in the monarchy. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 July 2026

This biennial event, focusing on these symbols of monarchy, will feature curators, historians, and gemologists from institutions like The Met and Rijksmuseum. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

In the years that followed, the monarchy’s presence in soccer was primarily ensured by other members of the royal family. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026