Meaning of the word royalist in English

What does royalist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

royalist

US /ˈrɔɪ.ə.lɪst/
UK /ˈrɔɪ.ə.lɪst/

Noun

1.

a person who supports a ruling king or queen or who believes that a king or queen should rule their country:

Example:
Sophie's father had always been an ardent royalist.

Adjective

1.

relating to royalists (= people who support a ruling king or queen or who believe that a king or queen should rule their country), or to their ideas:

Example:
The protesters are a mix of royalist elites, generals, and businessmen.
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