Definition of monarchy

The word "monarchy" originates from the Greek words "monos" meaning "alone" and "arkhos" meaning "ruler" or "leader". In ancient Greek, the term "monarkhos" ( монаρχός) referred to a single ruler or king who held supreme power and authority over a state or kingdom. The concept of monarchy emerged in ancient Greece and Rome, where powerful leaders or kings ruled over their respective territories. The word "monarchy" was later adopted into Latin as "monarchia", and from there it was translated into various European languages, including English, where it has been used since the 15th century to describe a system of government where one person, usually a king or queen, holds absolute power.