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Bonapartist

Bonapartist

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About Napoleon and his ideas of strong central government
  • adjective
  • /ˌboʊnəˈpɑːrtɪst/
: bonapartista
  • The Bonapartist style of governance emphasized strong centralized authority.

Examples

  • Many historians debate the impact of Bonapartist policies on modern European politics.

  • Bonapartist absolutism, religious reaction, even coup d'état.

    Academic text (2006)

  • His writings reflect a deep admiration for Bonapartist ideals and leadership.

Synonyms

Napoleonic
vsBonapartist
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Relating to Napoleon, his time and his ways of ruling

focuses on loyalty to his family and the related political movement

Surface Forms

Bonapartist positive

Morphology

Bonapartist = Bonaparte (transparent) = Bonaparte + ist

Formed from the proper name 'Bonaparte' plus the productive suffix '-ist' meaning 'relating to' or 'supporter of', so the meaning is directly predictable from the base.

Etymology

Bonapartist comes from the name Napoleon Bonaparte and the ending -ist, like in artist or pianist, which shows a style or idea. So a Bonapartist system is 'in the style of' Napoleon and usually means strong, central leadership.