Monarchism
(noun)
- The belief in or support of a monarchy as a form of government.
- The principles or advocacy of a monarchy.
Origin:
From the word "monarch" meaning a ruler having sole and absolute power and "-ism" meaning a characteristic or belief.
Examples:
- He was a strong advocate of monarchism and believed that a monarchy was the best form of government.
- The country has a tradition of monarchism and the royal family is held in high esteem.
- Many people are skeptical of monarchism and believe that a republic is a better form of government.
- The monarchism debate has been a contentious issue for many years.
- The monarchism movement gained momentum after the recent political crisis.