A Spanish or Portuguese term for an absolutist; a supporter of absolute monarchy or authoritarian rule.
Spanish/Portuguese form of absolutist, from absolute plus -ista (similar to English -ist). This term was particularly used during Spanish and Portuguese political struggles of the 19th century.
During Spain's Carlist Wars (1830s-1870s), 'absolutistas' fought to preserve the absolute power of the monarchy against liberals pushing for constitutional government—a conflict that tore the country apart!
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