Carlism

noun

Car·​lism

ˈkärˌlizəm

plural -s

: adherence to Don Carlos of Spain or his successors or to Carlist principles, plans, or claims

Word History

Etymology

Spanish carlismo, from Don Carlos María Isidro de Borbón †1855 pretender to the throne of Spain + Spanish -ismo -ism

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