Monarch
/ˈmɒn.ɑːrk/noun
A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
Did you know?The term 'monarch' combines Greek roots meaning 'one' and 'to rule', hinting at the ancient belief in divine kingship and singular authority over the realm.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mon-
“one, single”
Ancient Greek
Greek
μόναρχος (monarchos)
“one who rules, sole ruler”
Late Latin
Latin
monarcha
“a ruler or sovereign”
Old French
Old French
monarque
“a king or sovereign”
Middle English
English
monarch
“a king or queen, supreme ruler”