Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absolute-monarch
noun
/ˈæb.sə.luːt ˈmɒn.ə.k/
Definition
A ruler who has complete and unrestricted power over the government and the people.
Examples
- Louis XIV of France is often cited as the quintessential absolute monarch.
- In an absolute monarchy, the monarch’s decisions are not subject to legal limitations.
Meaning
An absolute monarch holds supreme authority and is not bound by laws or legislative constraints.
Synonyms
- autocrat
- despot
- dictator
- soverign
- tyrant
