Antistadholderian

/ˌæntɪstɑːdˈhoʊldərɪən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to opposition against the stadholders or their system of governance in the Dutch Republic.

Etymology

From antistadholder + -ian (suffix forming adjectives). This specialized historical term describes the political ideology opposing stadtholder authority.

Kelly Says

Dutch republicans who were antistadholderian basically said 'we don't need a king-like ruler—merchants and city councils should govern'—this radical idea influenced the American founders who also wanted to limit executive power.

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