Royalist

/ˈrɔɪələst/

/ˈrɔɪəlɪst/

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Other forms: royalists

Definitions of royalist

noun
an advocate of the principles of monarchy

synonyms: monarchist

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types:
Cavalier, Royalist
a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War

Orleanist
a supporter of the Orleans branch of the Bourbons that was descended from a younger brother of Louis XIV

type of:
right-winger, rightist
a member of a right wing political party

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