noun
monarchism
MON-ar-kiz-um
Monarchism (noun) means Support for the idea that a country should be governed by a monarch. Example: “His monarchism led him to campaign for the restoration of the royal family.”
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1
Support for the idea that a country should be governed by a monarch.
"His monarchism led him to campaign for the restoration of the royal family."
"Monarchism still has a small but committed following in several republics."
"The pamphlet argued the case for monarchism against republican rule."
2
Government by a monarch.
"The country moved from monarchism to a republican system after the revolution."
"Historians compared the monarchism of the two neighbouring states."
How to use monarchism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBelief in, or the existence of, government by a king or queen.
When to use it
This is a fairly formal, political-vocabulary term rather than everyday speech.
Memory tip
Keep monarchism (the belief or system) separate from monarchy (the system of government itself or the country ruled by a monarch).
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support monarchism
a return to monarchism
monarchism versus republicanism
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Etymology
Monarchism was borrowed from French monarchisme.
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What does monarchism mean?
It refers either to rule by a monarch or to support for that kind of political system.
What is a person who believes in monarchism called?
They are called a monarchist.
Is monarchism the opposite of republicanism?
Yes, the two are generally treated as opposing political positions.
What is the meaning of monarchism?
"monarchism" (noun) means support for the idea that a country should be governed by a monarch.
