Definition

Noun: * Adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government: A political belief or ideology that supports the institution of monarchy, a royal family, or a specific monarch as the legitimate and desirable form of government.

Usage

• Royalism is an uncountable noun used to describe a political stance or sentiment. It is often discussed in historical or political contexts, particularly concerning periods of conflict between monarchist and republican forces.
• It refers to a general principle or loyalty, not typically to a single act.

Examples

• Historical Context: "The civil war was a conflict between royalism and republicanism."
• Political Stance: "His family's long history of royalism influenced his support for the crown."
• General Principle: "The philosopher argued against royalism, advocating for a democratic system instead."

Advanced Usage

• "to be a bastion of royalism": to be a stronghold or center of monarchist support.
  • The province remained a bastion of royalism long after the revolution.
• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) in compound nouns, which are listed separately below.

Variants and Related Words

• Royalist (noun): A person who supports or believes in royalism; an adherent of a monarch or monarchy.
  • The royalists fought to restore the king to the throne.
• Royalist (adjective): Of or relating to royalists or royalism.
  • The royalist forces gathered in the north.
• Monarchism (noun): A closely related synonym, specifically advocating for monarchy as a political system.

Synonyms

• Monarchism
• Loyalism (specifically loyalty to an established monarch)

Antonyms

• Republicanism
• Anti-monarchism

Noun

1. adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government