Bourbonism refers to the political philosophy of the Bourbon monarchy in France, which emphasized the divine right of kings and the preservation of traditional social hierarchies. There are several synonyms for this term. For example, absolutism refers to the belief in absolute authority and control, while autocracy refers to a system of government in which one person has unlimited power. Despotism refers to the exercise of power in an oppressive or tyrannical manner, while monarchy refers to a system of government in which a single family holds power. Regardless of the terminology used, all of these concepts share a focus on centralized power and the preservation of established societal norms.