royalist

noun

roy·​al·​ist ˈrȯi-ə-list How to pronounce royalist (audio)
1
often Royalist : an adherent of a king or of monarchical government: such as
a
: cavalier sense 3
b
: tory sense 2
2
: a reactionary business tycoon
royalist adjective

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Dark memories The announcement of support for Saudi Arabia has evoked dark memories of Egypt’s involvement in the civil war in Yemen in the 1960s, pitting royalist supporters of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen against the Yemen Arab Republic. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Thaksin Shinawatra, the larger-than-life former policeman and telecom billionaire, built up enormous power as prime minister in the early 2000s, incurring the disdain of royalists. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 The holiday marked the 205th anniversary of the 1821 Battle of Carabobo, which brought Venezuela a decisive victory over Spanish royalist forces. — Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026 My grandmother and grandfather were huge royalists. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for royalist

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First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of royalist was in 1640

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royalist

noun
roy·​al·​ist ˈrȯi-ə-ləst How to pronounce royalist (audio)
: a person who supports a sovereign
royalist adjective
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