royalist
ˈrɔɪəlɪst
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Definition of royalist - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
monarchyperson supporting a monarchy or royal family
  • She was a staunch royalist, attending every royal event.
monarchist
2.
historyUKsupporter of King Charles I during the English Civil WarUK
  • The royalists fought fiercely for King Charles I.
3.
politicssupporter of the House of Bourbon during the French Revolution
  • Royalists in France faced great danger during the revolution.
loyalist monarchist
4.
South American WarsRaresupporter of Ferdinand VII in South American Wars of IndependenceRare
  • Royalists opposed independence movements in South America.
loyalist monarchist
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Origin of royalist

French, royal (kingly) + -ist (one who practices)

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French royalist leaving during the French Revolution

Examples of royalist in a sentence

  • As a royalist, he collected memorabilia of the royal family.
  • The royalist was captured during the battle.
  • Royalists gathered to plan their next move.
  • The royalist was exiled after the uprising.
  • Royalists gathered to discuss their next move.
  • The royalist forces were defeated in the battle.

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  1. French:royaliste, cavalier, ...
  2. German:Royalist, Königstreuer, ...
  3. Italian:monarchico, realista, ...
  4. Spanish:monárquico, partidario del rey, ...
  5. Portuguese:monárquico, realista, ...
  6. Chinese:保皇派, 王党, ...
  7. Japanese:王党派, 王政支持者, ...
  8. Arabic:مَلَكِيّ, نَصِير المَلِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלוּכָנִי, רוֹיָאלִיסְט, ...
  10. Russian:роялист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рояліст, прихильник короля, ...
  12. Hindi:राजभक्त, रॉयलिस्ट, ...

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