unkingship

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ kingship.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʌnˈkɪŋʃɪp/

Noun

unkingship (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) The lack of, abolition of monarchy.

   Synonyms: nonmonarchy, kinglessness

   • 1649 June 9 (Gregorian calendar), John Evelyn, “[Diary entry for 30 May 1649]”, in William Bray, editor, Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, […], 2nd edition, volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […]; and sold by John and Arthur Arch, […], published 1819, →OCLC:

     Unkingship was proclaimed, and his majesty's statues thrown down.

References

• “unkingship”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• shunpiking