monarchist

/'mɔnəkist/

Thân thiện

A monarchist gives a speech supporting the crown.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An advocate of the principles of monarchy: A person who supports the system of government in which a single person, a monarch, rules, typically for life and often by hereditary right. A monarchist believes in the political philosophy of monarchism.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He was a staunch monarchist who believed the king's authority was divinely ordained.
  • The political rally was attended by many monarchists campaigning for the restoration of the crown.
  • As a monarchist, she argued that constitutional monarchy provided valuable stability and continuity.

Advanced Usage

• "Constitutional monarchist": A person who specifically supports a monarchy where the monarch's powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

  • He is not an absolutist but a constitutional monarchist who supports the ceremonial role of the sovereign.

• "Avowed monarchist": A person who openly and explicitly declares their support for monarchy.

  • The senator was an avowed monarchist, a rare position in the republic.

Variants and Related Words

• Monarchism (n): The political ideology or system that supports and advocates for monarchy.

  • His book is a thorough defense of monarchism.

• Monarchical (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy.

  • The nation retained its monarchical traditions.

• Royalist (n): Often used synonymously with monarchist, especially in contexts of supporting a specific royal family or during conflicts between monarchy and republic.

  • The royalists fought to restore the exiled king to the throne.

Synonyms

• Royalist: A supporter of a monarch, especially one who supports a particular royal family.
• Loyalist: In some historical contexts, a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, which can be a monarch.

Antonyms

• Republican: A person who supports a republic, a form of government without a hereditary monarch.
• Anti-monarchist: A person who opposes the principle or institution of monarchy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an advocate of the principles of monarchy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• royalist