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

I spoke with "Cato," when no others were by, and he frankly confessed that he feared that this war would strengthen monarchism, and that, therefore, he still was, and ever would be, a republican.

From Waldfried A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold