antiroyalism
|an-ti-roy-al-ism|
/ˌæn.tiˈrɔɪəlɪzəm/
against monarchy
Etymology
'antiroyalism' originates from modern English, formed by the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against') + 'royal' (from Old French 'roial'/'reial' via Latin 'regalis') + the suffix '-ism' (from Greek '-ismos' via Latin/French indicating 'belief' or 'movement').
'royal' developed from Latin 'regalis' meaning 'royal, kingly', through Old French forms like 'reial'/'roial' into Middle English 'royal'; the prefix 'anti-' comes from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against'; the suffix '-ism' comes from Greek '-ismos' via Latin/French and was attached in modern English to create 'antiroyalism'.
Initially the elements meant 'against' + 'royal' + a noun-forming suffix, specifically 'against royal authority'; over time the compound has been used generally to denote opposition to monarchy or the cultural institution of royalty, retaining that core sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
opposition to monarchy or royal authority; the belief or movement that rejects the institution of monarchy.
Antiroyalism gained support after the scandal exposed abuses of royal privilege.
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Noun 2
hostility toward the royal family as a social or cultural institution rather than a specific political program.
Her antiroyalism was more cultural than political: she criticized ceremonies and public deference to the crown.
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Last updated: 2025/09/09 07:04