bourbonism

Bour·bon·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo r-buh-niz-uh m or, occasionally, bur-]
- /ˈbʊər bəˌnɪz əm or, occasionally, ˈbɜr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo r-buh-niz-uh m or, occasionally, bur-]
- /ˈbʊər bəˌnɪz əm or, occasionally, ˈbɜr-/

Definitions of bourbonism word

noun bourbonism support for the rule of the Bourbons, the European royal line that ruled in France, Spain, and Naples and Sicily at various times in the late 16th to early 20th centuries 3
noun bourbonism extreme political and social conservatism 3
noun bourbonism advocacy or support of conservative government, like that of the Bourbons; extreme political and social reaction 3
noun bourbonism adherence to the ideas and system of government practiced by the Bourbons. 1
noun bourbonism extreme conservatism, especially in politics. 1
noun bourbonism The principles of the supporters of the House of Bourbon; obstinate conservatism. 0

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Origin of bourbonism

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; Bourbon + -ism

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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