Monarchism is the advocacy of the system of monarchy or monarchical rule. A monarchist is an individual who supports this form of government independent of any specific monarch, whereas one who supports a particular monarch is a royalist. Conversely, the opposition to monarchical rule is referred to as republicanism.

What does monarchy literally mean?

A monarchy is a country that is ruled by a monarch, and monarchy is this system or form of government. A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a kingdom or empire. ... It derives from Greek monarkhiā, from monarkhos, "monarch."

Is monarchist a real word?

Word forms: monarchists

If someone has monarchist views, they believe that their country should have a monarch, such as a king or queen. A monarchist party is running in the forthcoming elections.