monarkiya
monarkíya with stress marks
monarchy
Usage Note
Monarkiya is borrowed from Spanish monarquía and refers to a form of government headed by a monarch. It is taught in Philippine schools within history and social studies curricula, and some indigenous Philippine sultanates and royal houses are also described using this term.
Examples
" Wala kaming monarkiya. "
Natural Translation
We have no monarchy.
Literal Translation
None we monarchy.
" Maraming bansa sa Europa ang nananatili pa rin sa ilalim ng monarkiya. "
Natural Translation
Many countries in Europe still remain under a monarchy.
Literal Translation
Many country in Europe the remaining still under of monarchy.
" Kahit pa nananatili ang monarkiya sa ilang bansa, ang tunay na kapangyarihan ay madalas na hawak ng mga halal na opisyal. "
Natural Translation
Even though the monarchy remains in some countries, real power is often held by elected officials.
Literal Translation
Even still remaining the monarchy in few country, the real that power is often that held of plural elected that official.
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