Word
royalist
Phoneticsroy·al·ist, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɔɪəɫɪst/
UK/ɹˈɔɪəlˌɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who supports a king or queen and wants them to keep their power. This word is often used when talking about history, especially in countries that have had revolutions.
n. a person who supports the monarchy and the continuation of a monarchical system of government. Often used in historical contexts to describe those who opposed revolutionary or republican movements.
Examples
“The royalist supported the king during the war.”
“After the revolution, many royalists fled the country to avoid being punished for their loyalty to the crown.”
“The tension between the royalist faction and the emerging democratic movement eventually led to a series of civil conflicts that reshaped the nation's political landscape for decades.”
Examples
simple
“The royalist supported the king during the war.”
contextual
“After the revolution, many royalists fled the country to avoid being punished for their loyalty to the crown.”
complex
“The tension between the royalist faction and the emerging democratic movement eventually led to a series of civil conflicts that reshaped the nation's political landscape for decades.”
Real-World Examples
“Egypt has resisted any ground intervention in Yemen, dating back to the 1962-67 war, when Gamal Abdel Nasser sent troops to back the republicans in North Yemen against the Saudi- and British-backed royalists.” “Charles’s favourite composer was William Lawes, who fought and died for the king as a royalist soldier.” Etymology
From royal + -ist, also capitalised as Royalist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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