noun
- rulers of kingdoms or empires, such as kings, queens, or emperors
- large orange and black butterflies that migrate long distances
Usage: biology
Examples
- European monarchs once ruled by divine right.
- The constitutional monarchs of today have limited political power.
- Ancient monarchs built grand palaces to display their wealth.
- Many monarchs throughout history were overthrown by revolutions.
- Monarchs migrate thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico each winter.
- The garden was filled with monarchs feeding on milkweed plants.
- Scientists study how monarchs navigate during their long migrations.