presidentialism

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noun

A system of government by a president.

“Presidentialism is the dominant form of government in the continental Americas.”

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Meanings

nounpresidentialism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA system of government by a president.

    Presidentialism is the dominant form of government in the continental Americas.

Origin

From presidential + -ism.

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APA

presidentialism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/presidentialism

MLA

“presidentialism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/presidentialism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “presidentialism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/presidentialism.

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