monarchism

[mon-er-kiz-uhm]

noun

1. the principles of monarchy.

2. advocacy of monarchical rule.

Other Word Forms

• monarchist noun
• monarchistic adjective
• antimonarchism noun
• antimonarchist noun
• antimonarchistic adjective
• nonmonarchist noun
• nonmonarchistic adjective
• promonarchist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of monarchism¹

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

Example Sentences

Such an alliance is an unholy matrimony since Yarvin and his student technocrats seem only to be focused on a marriage of monarchism and kleptocracy.

From Salon

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

Would the Founders have prescribed monarchism for our new nation?

From Washington Post

“Now, if this rationale alarms you, then you’re in good company,” said Colbert, as House speaker Nancy Pelosi compared the logic to the absolute monarchism of Louis XIV.

From The Guardian

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

From Seattle Times