royalist
/'rɔiəlist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A supporter of a monarch or monarchy: A person who advocates for or is loyal to the principle of having a king or queen as the head of state.
- A historical supporter of a specific monarch: Specifically, a supporter of King Charles I of England during the English Civil War (1642–1651).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The royalist argued passionately for the preservation of the crown's traditional powers.
- During the revolution, the royalists were forced to flee the country.
- Historically, Cavaliers were the royalist forces loyal to Charles I.
Advanced Usage
- As an adjective: While primarily a noun, "royalist" can function attributively as an adjective (e.g., a sympathizer, troops).
- The newspaper was known for its royalist editorial stance.
Variants and Related Words
- Royalism (n): The principles or advocacy of monarchical government.
- His political philosophy was rooted in royalism.
- Royal (adj): Relating to a king or queen or their family. (Note: This is a distinct, more general term).
Synonyms
- Monarchist: An advocate of monarchy. (This is the closest synonym).
- Loyalist: A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially during a revolt. (Context-specific synonym).
Antonyms
- Republican: A person who advocates for or supports a republic, a state without a monarch.
- Anti-monarchist: A person opposed to monarchy.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (To be) a staunch royalist: To be an unwavering and firm supporter of the monarchy.
- Despite changing public opinion, he remained a staunch royalist.
Noun
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a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War
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an advocate of the principles of monarchy
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