Monaco

Monaco is a small sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, known for its wealth, casinos, and Mediterranean climate. As a noun, it refers to the country itself or to something relating to Monaco’s people or culture. In usage, you’ll often hear “Monaco” in geopolitical, travel, and luxury contexts, usually as a proper noun. The pronunciation emphasizes the first syllable, with a clear vowel in the middle and a final overtone similar to a light “oh.”