royalist
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.
“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.”
“Charles’s favourite composer was William Lawes, who fought and died for the king as a royalist soldier.”
From royal + -ist, also capitalised as Royalist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.