monarchs

Definitions

Sovereign heads of state, such as kings, queens, or emperors, who rule for life or until abdication.

Large, orange-and-black migratory butterflies native to North America.

Examples

The migration of monarch butterflies is one of nature's most spectacular phenomena.

Throughout history, many monarchs have struggled to maintain absolute power over their subjects.

Synonyms

sovereigns rulers kings and queens crowned heads potentates royal leaders

Antonyms

subjects commoners citizens peasants the ruled vassals serfs