royalist

noun

roy·​al·​ist ˈrȯi-ə-list 

1

often Royalist : an adherent of a king or of monarchical government: such as

a

: cavalier sense 3

b

: tory sense 2

2

: a reactionary business tycoon

royalist adjective

Examples of royalist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thaksin Shinawatra, the larger-than-life former policeman and telecom billionaire, built up enormous power as prime minister in the early 2000s, incurring the disdain of royalists. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026

The holiday marked the 205th anniversary of the 1821 Battle of Carabobo, which brought Venezuela a decisive victory over Spanish royalist forces. — Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026

My grandmother and grandfather were huge royalists. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 12 June 2026

His populist policies won strong support among poorer voters, particularly in the rural north and northeast, but his popularity and sometimes high-handed style created deep fractures between his base and the country’s urban elites, royalists and the military. — ABC News, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing royalist

• anti-royalist

Rhymes for royalist

• loyalist

Kids Definition

royalist

noun

roy·​al·​ist ˈrȯi-ə-ləst 

: a person who supports a sovereign

royalist adjective