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Monarch (Noun)

Meaning 1

Large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico, an incredible feat for such a delicate creature.
  • The monarch's distinctive orange and black wings serve as a warning to predators that it is toxic, a result of the milkweed it consumed as a caterpillar.
  • Scientists are working to protect the monarch population, which has been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and pesticide use.
  • The monarch's life cycle is complex, with four generations born each year, each with a unique role in the migration process.
  • In the fall, monarchs gather in massive clusters on trees in California and Mexico, waiting for the weather to warm up before beginning their journey north.

Synonyms

  • Monarch Butterfly
  • Danaus Plexippus
  • Milkweed Butterfly

Hypernyms

  • Danaid Butterfly

Meaning 2

A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The monarch's reign was marked by significant economic growth and social change.
  • The king, as the monarch, was advised by a council of experienced politicians.
  • The country's monarch had been on the throne for over 40 years, earning great respect from her people.
  • In some countries, the monarch serves as a unifying figure, transcending party politics and special interests.
  • Throughout history, monarchs have often played a key role in shaping the artistic and cultural heritage of their nations.

Synonyms

  • Crowned Head
  • Sovereign

Hypernyms

  • Chief Of State
  • Swayer
  • Head Of State
  • Ruler

Hyponyms

  • Shah
  • Carlovingian
  • Capetian
  • Shah Of Iran
  • Tsar
  • Czar
  • Male Monarch
  • Carolingian
  • Merovingian
  • Emperor
  • King

Related Words

  • Monarchal (adjective)
  • Monarchical (adjective)
  • Monarchic (adjective)
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