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monarchism

American  
[mon-er-kiz-uhm] / ˈmɒn ərˌkɪz əm /

noun

  1. the principles of monarchy.

  2. advocacy of monarchical rule.


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Etymology

Origin of monarchism

1830–40; monarch(y) + -ism; compare French monarchisme, German Monarchismus


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On that basis, I am going to wait for Harry’s second book where he tackles the dysfunctionalism of monarchism as the ultimate root of his difficulties.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2023

Its constitution guaranteed universal suffrage for men and women, fundamental human rights, and the complete rejection of the remnants of monarchism.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020

It was a foreign concept to the Afghans, who were accustomed to tribalism, monarchism, communism and Islamic law.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2019

He first evolved from conservative authoritarian monarchism to a more radical brand of nationalist authoritarianism.

From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2017

The nationalist councillors did not, however, form one solid party, but were divided into five or six groups, representing every shade of political discontent, from monarchism to revisionist-socialism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various

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