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royalist

/ˈrɔɪəlɪst/
roy · al · ist
Plural:royalists
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• noun

1

A person who supports the principle of monarchy or a particular royal regime, especially during a time of rebellion or civil war.

Example

"Despite the growing popularity of the republic, her grandfather remained a staunch royalist throughout his life."

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• adjective

1

Supporting, advocating for, or relating to a monarch or the institution of monarchy.

Example

"The museum displayed several pamphlets published by royalist factions during the revolution."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century during the English Civil War, modeled on French 'royaliste', from 'royal' (ultimately from Latin 'regalis', meaning 'of a king') plus the suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Royalist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/royalist
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