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Monarch

A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief.

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Carlovingian 76% connected

Pertaining to, founded by, of descended from, Charlemagne; as, the Carlovingian race of kings.

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Czar 76% connected

A king; a chief; the title of the emperor of Russia.

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Emperor 76% connected

The sovereign or supreme monarch of an empire; -- a title of dignity superior to that of king; as, the emperor of Germany or of Austria; the emperor…

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King 76% connected

A Chinese musical instrument, consisting of resonant stones or metal plates, arranged according to their tones in a frame of wood, and struck with a…

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Merovingian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the first Frankish dynasty in Gaul or France.

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Rex 76% connected

A king.

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Shah 76% connected

The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia.

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Tsar 76% connected

The title of the emperor of Russia. See Czar.

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Tzar 76% connected

The emperor of Russia. See Czar.

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Ruler 76% connected

One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.

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Sovereign 92% connected

Supreme or highest in power; superior to all others; chief; as, our sovereign prince.

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