Monaco
Tiny European nation
Monaco is a tiny sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, the world's second-smallest country after Vatican City.
It's known for wealth, casinos, yacht-filled harbors, and the Monaco Grand Prix.
The name often evokes glamour and tax-haven status: Monaco attracts billionaires and celebrities.
Its residents are Monégasque.
Noble-ruled territory
- enclaveSurrounded distinct territory
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- GrimaldiMonaco's ruling lineage
- Prince AlbertVictorian monarch's spouse
constitution · dynasty · territory · diplomacy · independence · statecraft · monarchy · city-state
Facility for wagering
- Monte Carlo CasinoMonaco's grand gambling establishment
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
- baccaratCard game targeting nine
poker · high-roller · croupier · jackpot · betting · wager · James Bond · stakes
Elite single-seater racing championship
- Grand PrixPremier motorsport competition
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
tunnel · lap · pole position · pit stop · qualifying · grid · paddock · podium
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- marinaRecreational vessel harbor
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- seafrontCoastal strip facing sea
- azureLight sky tone
harbor · beach · promenade · Riviera · shoreline · maritime · sailing · seaside
Person worth ten figures
- tax havenZero-rate wealth jurisdiction
- affluentHaving abundant financial resources
- millionairePerson possessing great wealth
- oligarchMember of small ruling class
tycoon · finance · offshore · residency · super-rich · hedge fund · banking · investment
principality
Noble-ruled territory
- enclaveSurrounded distinct territory
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- GrimaldiMonaco's ruling lineage
Prince Albert · constitution · dynasty · territory · diplomacy · independence · statecraft · monarchy · city-state · Liechtenstein
casino
Facility for wagering
- Monte Carlo CasinoMonaco's grand gambling establishment
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
baccarat · poker · high-roller · croupier · jackpot · betting · wager · James Bond · stakes · odds
Formula 1
Elite single-seater racing championship
- Grand PrixPremier motorsport competition
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
chicane · tunnel · lap · pole position · pit stop · qualifying · grid · paddock · podium · motorsport
Mediterranean
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
azure · harbor · beach · promenade · Riviera · shoreline · maritime · sailing · seaside · cruise
billionaire
Person worth ten figures
- tax havenZero-rate wealth jurisdiction
- affluentHaving abundant financial resources
- millionairePerson possessing great wealth
oligarch · tycoon · finance · offshore · residency · super-rich · hedge fund · banking · investment · real estate
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- designerOne who plans appearances
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
prestige · yacht · supercars · penthouse · Hermès · Cartier · five-star · champagne · gala · fashion
France
Western European republic
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- CannesFrench Riviera resort city
- RivieraFamous Mediterranean coastline
Provence · Alps · Mediterranean · border · French · Italy · Saint-Tropez
- countriesChina, Brazil, France, Germany, India
- royaltyking, queen, prince, princess, kings
- Affluent PlacesBeverly Hills, Malibu, The Hamptons, Bel Air, Palm Beach
- boating destinationscoastal waters, inland lakes, Bahamas, canals, harbors
- European PlacesFrance, Germany, Spain, Italy, London
- jet setprivate jets, yachts, St. Tropez, Riviera, luxury resorts
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Central African republic
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- monastic lifeReligious community living
- monastic orderOrganized community of monks
- Monaco Grand PrixPrestigious coastal motorsport event
- monastic vowPledge binding one to austerity
- monastic retreatSecluded religious sanctuary
- monastic cellMonk's private chamber