Definition

A person who supports a government led by a king or queen.

Example

The royalist group organized a rally to promote the monarchy.

Conversation

Did you hear about the royalist group that met downtown last week?

Yeah, I saw a poster for it — it sounded really interesting.

I wonder what their main goals are as a royalist organization.

Probably to promote traditional values and support for the monarchy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Royalist → It is formed from "roy" (from Old French *reial*, meaning royal or pertaining to a king) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A royalist is a person who supports or advocates for a monarchy.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'concerned with' ('-ist') the 'royalty' ('roy') — that's why a royalist supports the monarchy.

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