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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

Ultimately, though, monarchism knows it doesn’t really need a good argument.

From The Guardian May 10, 2019

It certainly will not be blinded by his speciousness and aid him in his subtle monarchism.

From The Conqueror by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

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