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monarchist

/ˈmɑː.nɚ.kɪst/
mon · arch · ist

Plural:monarchists
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• noun

1

A person who advocates for or supports the principle of a monarchy or a specific royal sovereign.

Example

"As a staunch monarchist, she attended every royal jubilee and defended the constitutional role of the crown."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or supporting a monarchy or monarchists.

Example

"Several monarchist factions campaigned for the restoration of the exiled king."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from 'monarch' and the suffix '-ist', following the French 'monarchiste'; 'monarch' traces back via Late Latin to Ancient Greek 'monarkhes' ('ruling alone'), from 'monos' ('alone') and 'arkhein' ('to rule').

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