royalists
|roy-al-ists|
/ˈrɔɪəlɪsts/
(royalist)
monarch supporter
Etymology
'royalist' originates from French, specifically the word 'royaliste', where 'royal' meant 'of the king' (from Old French 'roial').
'royalist' changed from Old French 'royaliste' (from 'roial', itself from Latin 'regalis') and was borrowed into English as 'royalist' in the 17th century.
Initially, it meant 'a supporter of a king' or 'one who favors the king'; over time the meaning has remained largely the same but has broadened to include supporters of monarchy in general.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports a monarch or the institution of monarchy; a monarchist.
Royalists welcomed the monarch's return to the throne.
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Noun 2
supporters of a particular royal house or claimant, especially during a civil war or political conflict (historical or specific context).
Royalists fought against the parliamentarians during the conflict.
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Last updated: 2025/11/07 03:14