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

“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

In the first half of the 13th century English monarchism was at its best; the 12th century was emphatically the reformation age of British monarchism.

From The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 by Various