monarchism

American  

[mon-er-kiz-uhm] / ˈmɒn ərˌkɪz əm /

noun

1. the principles of monarchy.

2. advocacy of monarchical rule.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of monarchism

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

Example Sentences

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

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

From The Conqueror by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn