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Bonapartism

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Bo·na·part·ist  (bn-pärtst)
n.
A follower or supporter of Napoleon I and his policies and dynastic claims or of the Bonaparte family.
Bona·partism n.
Bonapartism [ˈbəʊnəpɑːˌtɪzəm]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a political system resembling the rules of the Bonapartes, esp Napoleon I (1769-1821; Emperor of the French 1804-15) and Napoleon III (1808-73; Emperor of the French 1852-70): centralized government by a military dictator, who enjoys popular support given expression in plebiscites
2. (Historical Terms) (esp in France) support for the government or dynasty of Napoleon Bonaparte
Bonapartist  n
Bonapartism
1. support of the actions and doctrines of Napoleon Bonaparte.
2. the desire for a leader to emulate Napoleon Bonaparte. — Bonapartist, n.
See also: Politics


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Villefort, as we have seen, belonged to the aristocratic party at Marseilles, Morrel to the plebeian; the first was a royalist, the other suspected of Bonapartism.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
Before long Mademoiselle Thirion made known that she thought it improper to attend the classes of a painter whose opinions were tainted with patriotism and Bonapartism (in those days the terms were synonymous), and she ceased her attendance at the studio.
Vendetta by de Balzac, Honore View in context
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