monarch
Translation
monarch, sovereign, monarch butterfly
Examples
The monarch ruled the country for fifty years.
The monarch ruled the country for fifty years.
We saw a beautiful monarch butterfly in the garden.
We saw a beautiful monarch butterfly in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
((as a ruler)) a monarch The monarch has absolute power.
((as a butterfly)) a monarch A monarch landed on the flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sovereign, ruler, king, queen
Etymology
From Greek 'monos' (alone) and 'arkhos' (ruler), meaning 'sole ruler'.
Memory Tips
Picture a king wearing a crown. The monarch butterfly is named for the crown-like pattern on its wings.