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cavalierism

cavalierism

9.9
Support for the king during the English Civil War
  • noun
  • /ˌkævəˈlɪrɪzəm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : realismo
  • During the English Civil War, cavalierism represented the unwavering support for the Royalist cause by its followers.

Examples

  • Historians debate how much cavalierism influenced the outcome of the English Civil War.

  • During the 17th century, cavalierism was a defining feature of Royalist strongholds in England.

  • The novel explores themes of cavalierism and loyalty to the monarchy during turbulent times.

  • The cavalierism of Charles I's supporters was evident.

  • Many people admire cavalierism for its boldness and loyalty.

  • Many historians examine cavalierism to understand its role in shaping the political landscape of 17th-century England.

  • The enthusiasm for cavalierism among the Royalist factions signifies their dedication to the monarchy during the conflict.

Synonyms

royalism
vscavalierism
8.8

Support for a king or queen as the country's ruler

is loyalty to a specific historical faction during the English Civil War

How Loyal

cavalierism
  • Archaic
9.9
loyalty
503 1.3
support
∞ 1.0
sympathy
110 1.7
neutrality
22 4.4

Surface Forms

cavalierism singular
cavalierisms plural

Morphology

cavalierism = cavalier (semi-transparent) = cavalier + ism

Morphologically 'cavalier' + '-ism' is clear, but the political/historical sense requires knowledge of the historical group 'Cavaliers'.

Etymology

Cavalierism comes from Cavalier, the name given to royal 'horsemen' in the English Civil War and is related to cavalry meaning 'horse soldiers'. So cavalierism can also mean political support for the Royalists or loyalty to the king.