Mon·a·co (m n  -k  , m-näk) A principality on the Mediterranean Sea consisting of an enclave in southeast France. Probably settled by Phoenicians, it has been ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century. At various times Monaco was under the protection of Spain, Sardinia, and France but regained its sovereignty in 1861. The village of Monaco, or Monaco-Ville, is the capital. Population: 32,700. Mon a·can adj. & n. |   |
Monacan [ˈmɒnəkən məˈnɑː-]
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Monaco
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Monacan - a native or inhabitant of Monaco Monaco, Principality of Monaco - a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera European - a native or inhabitant of Europe |
| Adj. | 1. |  Monacan - of or relating to or characteristic of Monaco or its people |
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