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Monaco

MO-nuh-koh

Monaco (name) means a small city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe, officially the Principality of Monaco. Example: “They watched the Grand Prix race through the streets of Monaco.”

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A small city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe, officially the Principality of Monaco.
"They watched the Grand Prix race through the streets of Monaco."
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Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Mónoikos, associated with Hercules and said to mean "he who dwells alone."

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Monaco” mean?

The word “Monaco” means a small city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe, officially the Principality of Monaco.

How do you pronounce “Monaco”?

“Monaco” is pronounced MO-nuh-koh (/ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Monaco” in a sentence?

Here is “Monaco” used in a sentence: “They watched the Grand Prix race through the streets of Monaco.”

What part of speech is “Monaco”?

“Monaco” is a name.

Where does the word “Monaco” come from?

The word “Monaco” comes from Ancient Greek. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Mónoikos, associated with Hercules and said to mean "he who dwells alone.".

Is “Monaco” a common word?

“Monaco” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Monaco a country or part of France?

Monaco is an independent, sovereign city-state, officially the Principality of Monaco, and is not part of France, even though it is located on the French Riviera and surrounded by French territory. It has its own government, monarchy, and laws.

What kind of government does Monaco have?

Monaco is a principality, meaning it is a monarchy ruled by a prince rather than a king or queen. This makes it one of the smaller monarchies in Western Europe.

Where is Monaco located?

Monaco is a small city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe, bordered by France and facing the Mediterranean Sea. Its compact size makes it one of the smallest sovereign states in the world.

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