legitimism

noun

le·git·i·mism li-ˈji-tə-ˌmi-zəm

variants often Legitimism

: adherence to the principles of political legitimacy or to a person claiming legitimacy

legitimist

li-ˈji-tə-mist

noun

often Legitimist

legitimist adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of legitimism was in 1839

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“Legitimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimism. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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