1. a form of government in which a country is ruled by a monarch (such as a king or queen)
2. a country that has a monarch as its head of state

Examples

• The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
• France abolished its monarchy during the French Revolution.
• The monarchy has existed in Japan for over a thousand years.
• Many European countries transitioned from monarchy to democracy.
• The monarchy plays a largely ceremonial role in modern Britain.
• Citizens debated whether to preserve or abolish the monarchy.
• The ancient monarchy was known for its elaborate ceremonies.