dynasticism

1 9.3

A system where the same family keeps control for many generations

noun
/daɪˈnæstɪsɪzəm/

: dinasticismo

Many argue that dynasticism limits political diversity and innovation.

Examples

The country experienced dynasticism as the same family ruled for centuries.
Political trends now popular among Jordan's tribes, the crown's most conservative and loyal subjects, show rather clearly how the Hashemites are handling the contradictions built into their peculiar version of modern dynasticism.

Academic text (2000)
The language of dynasticism, prophetic descent, and patriarchal family politics that Hussein spoke to his tribal subjects was perfectly understood by nontribal Jordanians as well.

Academic text (2000)
Dynasticism often leads to the same family maintaining control across generations.

Antonyms

democracy

920 1.6

A system of government where people choose leaders by free elections

meritocracy

12 7.6

A society where people get jobs because of their skills and hard work, not money

How Hereditary

dynasticism

1 9.3

meritocracy

12 7.6

Surface Forms

dynasticism singular

dynasticisms plural

Morphology

dynasticism = dynastic (transparent) = dynasty + ic + ism

Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ism' to the adjective 'dynastic' (itself from 'dynasty'); the meaning 'system or practice of dynasties' follows standard English derivation.

Etymology

Dynasticism comes from dynasty ('a family that keeps power') and the word ending -ism ('a system or belief'), so dynasticism means a system where the same family holds power for many generations.