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Bonapartist

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[boh-nuh-pahr-tist] / ˈboʊ nəˌpɑr tɪst /

noun

  1. an adherent of the Bonapartes or their policies.


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Etymology

Origin of Bonapartist

1805–15; earlier Buonapartist. See Bonaparte, -ist


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Key aspects of the effort to achieve legitimacy were thus more praetorian or Bonapartist than fascist.

From Slate ● Feb. 9, 2017

In the plenary chamber, Hannan used his allotted speaking time to rail against the statist, Bonapartist European project.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 29, 2016

It follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor in 19th century France who is falsely accused of being a Bonapartist traitor and imprisoned for six years.

From Time ● Jul. 22, 2015

Works were transported from all over Italy to stock the Brera, which was to be the new national gallery of the Bonapartist Kingdom of Italy.

From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2010

I stopped and read the inscription: from the Bonapartist Groups, some date; I forget.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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