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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

“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 ● Jan. 31, 2020

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

Therefore I feel sure that you are as heartily sick of all this absurd talk about monarchism as I am.

From The Conqueror by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

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