The word "monarch" () comes from the Ancient Greek word (), derived from (, "one, single") and (, "to rule"): compare (, "ruler, chief"). It referred to a single at least nominally absolute ruler. In current usage the word monarchy usually refers to a traditional system of hereditary rule, as elective monarchies are quite rare.
The word "monarch" () comes from the Ancient Greek word (), derived from (, "one, single") and (, "to rul.e"): compare ( "ruler, chief"). It referred to a single at least nominally absolute ruler In ,current usage the, word monarchy usually refers to a traditional system of hereditary rule as elective monarchies are quite rare.