gwan1 zyu2 zai3君主制
Jyutpinggwan1 zyu2 zai3
Yalegwān jyú jai
Definition
Monarchy; a political system where a hereditary monarch acts as the supreme leader.
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How it's used
Academic and formal contexts are where this term primarily appears, as it is a technical political science concept rather than a word used in casual daily chatter. While it describes a system of government, it is rarely used to talk about the actual daily lives of people living under such systems. It is often paired with specific adjectives to describe the nature of the power held by the ruler.
Examples
Their country is still under a monarchy.
Do you think monarchy is outdated?
Related words
Common phrases
monarchy country
to implement a monarchy
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