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

He first evolved from conservative authoritarian monarchism to a more radical brand of nationalist authoritarianism.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2017

As a senator he consistently opposed the increasing monarchism of Napoleon, who, however, gave him in 1809 a pension and commissioned him to write a work on fortification for the school of Metz.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various