Royalism Definition

roiə-lĭzəm
noun
Support of monarchy or of a particular monarch.
American Heritage
The principles of royal government; monarchism.
Webster's New World
Adherence to monarchism.
Webster's New World

Impassioned allegiance to or advocacy of the establishment, maintenance, and/or interests of a particular king, royal house, or kingly dynasty; sometimes extended to the same of a non-royal (i.e., grand ducal, imperial, or other) family or sovereign; often contrasted with monarchism.

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Noun

Singular:
royalism
Plural:
royalisms

Origin of Royalism

  • Royal + -ism.

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Royalism Sentence Examples

  • But his downright loyalty was incompatible with the spirit of concession and compromise which prevailed in the prince's council in 1649-1650, and he withdrew from active participation in the cause of royalism.

  • In the Legislative Assembly these represented a compact body of opinion which, though not as yet definitely republican, was considerably more advanced than the moderate royalism of the majority of the Parisian deputies.

  • Having been excluded from the council of the Five Hundred on suspicion of royalism, he took part with his friend Laine in the commission of 1813, which gave expression for the first time to direct opposition to the will of the emperor.

  • He was an eloquent speaker, and master of many subjects; and his proved royalism made it impossible for the ultra-Royalists to discredit him, much as they resented his consistent opposition to their short-sighted violence.

  • The Girondins wished to spare Louis, but were afraid of incurring the reproach of royalism.

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Words Starting With

RROROY

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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royalism

Words Starting With R and Ending With M

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With R8 Letter Words Ending With M