mon·ar·chy 
/ˈmɑnɚki/ noun
plural mon·ar·chies /ˈmɑnɚki/ noun 1 [count] : a country that is ruled by a monarch (such as a king or queen) 2 [count, noncount] : a form of government in which a country is ruled by a monarch
▪ the French monarchy of the 18th century — see also constitutional monarchy
▪ the French monarchy of the 18th century — see also constitutional monarchy
