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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There’s a lot of royalist television out there, and much of it is either pretty mid or revels in bodice-ripping trashiness. — David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026 My grandmother and grandfather were huge royalists. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 12 June 2026 The Bhumjaithai party leader is staunch royalist who is firmly against any amendments to lese majeste, Thailand’s strict royal defamation law. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Two years later, a group of Hawaiian royalists held an armed revolt to restore the monarchy, and the provisional government blamed her for the violence. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 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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