Kaiseristi

Kaiseristi is a term used to describe a group of individuals who are loyal to the Kaiser, the title used for the German emperor during the German Empire and the German Empire in exile. The term is often used in a derogatory manner to describe those who are overly loyal or fanatical in their support of the Kaiser, often to the point of being blind to any flaws or mistakes. The term is not specific to any particular Kaiser, but rather to the concept of loyalty to the Kaiser as a figurehead.

The Kaiseristi movement gained prominence during the First World War, when many Germans saw the Kaiser as a symbol of national unity and strength. However, the movement also included those who saw the Kaiser as a figurehead, with the real power lying in the hands of the military and political elite. The Kaiseristi movement was often at odds with the more progressive and democratic elements of German society, and was seen as a barrier to political reform.

The term Kaiseristi is not to be confused with the term Kaiserist, which refers to a political ideology that advocates for the restoration of the German Empire and the Kaiser as its head. The Kaiserist ideology is often associated with the far-right and nationalist movements in Germany.

The Kaiseristi movement declined in popularity after the end of the First World War and the abdication of the Kaiser. However, the term continues to be used in historical and political discourse to describe those who are overly loyal to a figurehead or authority figure.