Monarchism (Noun)
Meaning
A belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The royal family's elaborate coronation ceremony was a potent symbol of monarchism for many spectators.
- Critics argue that monarchism is incompatible with democratic values and principles of equality.
- Her views on monarchism have softened over the years as she has grown increasingly disillusioned with parliamentary politics.
- Though historically a bastion of monarchism, the modern Conservative Party has largely distanced itself from overtly royalist rhetoric.
- In the aftermath of the revolution, monarchism was widely seen as a relic of a bygone era, and the new government was determined to establish a republic.