royalism

noun

roy·​al·​ism ˈrȯi-ə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce royalism (audio)

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If neo-royalism feels unfamiliar and weird to many of us, that’s because America has spent 250 years — ever since its farewell to George III — presenting an alternative, both at home and abroad. Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 Resurgent royalism Other than aligning with Thailand’s armed forces, Anutin is also close to its sacrosanct royal palace, accompanying King Maha Vajiralongkorn during a four-day visit to Bhutan in April as well as his historic visit to China in November. Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026 The nostalgic royalism of a beauty pageant, with the jeweled crown that rewards the winner, provides a perfect vehicle for this 21st-century form of monarchy. Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2023 The movie tries to compensate for its unapologetic royalism with hand-wringing about the Zamundan patriarchy but stops short of making its female characters too interesting or distinctive. Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royalism was in 1649

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“Royalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royalism. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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