Carlist

noun

Car·​list ˈkär-list How to pronounce Carlist (audio)
: a supporter of Don Carlos or his successors as having rightful title to the Spanish throne
Carlist adjective

Word History

Etymology

Spanish carlista, from Don Carlos

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Carlist was in 1830

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“Carlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carlist. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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