noun
- a person who supports a king or queen or monarchical government
- a supporter of the British crown during the American Revolution
Usage: historical
adjective
- supporting a king or queen or monarchical government
Examples
- The royalist forces fought to restore the king to power.
- Many royalists fled the country after the revolution.
- She came from a family with strong royalist traditions.
- The royalist newspaper defended the monarchy’s actions.
- During the Civil War, royalist sentiment was strong in certain regions.
- He was known for his royalist views and opposition to democracy.
- The royalist party organized rallies supporting the crown.