1. people who oppose monarchy or the rule of a monarch; those who advocate against monarchical government
Usage: plural form; often used in historical or political contexts

Examples

• The antimonarchists during the French Revolution sought to abolish the royal family.
• Many antimonarchists believed that democratic systems were superior to hereditary rule.
• The pamphlets distributed by antimonarchists argued for a government based on popular sovereignty.
• Antimonarchists in 18th-century Europe challenged the divine right of kings.
• Some antimonarchists advocated for the establishment of republics in place of kingdoms.