monarchy

US /ˈmɑː.nɚ.ki/
UK /ˈmɑː.nɚ.ki/
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a form of government with a monarch at the head

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The country transitioned from a republic to a monarchy.
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Many European nations were once absolute monarchies.
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a state that has a monarch

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The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
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Many small island nations are still monarchies.
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