monarchism
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Etymology
Origin of monarchism
1830–40; monarch(y) + -ism; compare French monarchisme, German Monarchismus
Example Sentences
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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
We shall be unable to realize the prospects which have been held out to the people, and we must fall back into monarchism, for want of heads, not hands, to help us out of it.
From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson
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