A ruler of a kingdom who usually inherits the position and rules for life, such as a king or queen, is known as a/n _________.

A monarch is a ruler, such as a king or queen, who typically inherits the position and reigns for life. An aristocrat is a member of the upper class, a diplomat represents a country, and a dictator rules with absolute power but does not necessarily inherit the role.

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