Royalist

Pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/

Definitions of Royalist

noun a person who supports the principle of monarchy or a particular monarch, especially in times of rebellion or civil war

Example Sentences

A1 The royalist supported the king during the revolution.

A2 The royalist group organized a protest in support of the monarchy.

B1 The royalist party won the election and formed the new government.

B2 The royalist movement gained momentum as more people joined their cause.

C1 The royalist faction within the military plotted to overthrow the current regime.

C2 The royalist elite used their influence to maintain their power and privilege.

Examples of Royalist in a Sentence

formal The Royalist party has been gaining support in recent elections.

informal I heard that John is a big Royalist and loves everything related to the monarchy.

slang Those Royalists are always talking about the royal family like they're celebrities.

figurative Being a Royalist is like being a die-hard fan of the monarchy.

Grammatical Forms of Royalist

• past tense: Royalists
• plural: Royalists
• comparative: more Royalist
• superlative: most Royalist
• present tense: Royalist
• future tense: will be Royalist
• perfect tense: have been Royalist
• continuous tense: is being Royalist
• singular: Royalist
• positive degree: Royalist
• infinitive: to be Royalist
• gerund: being Royalist
• participle: Royalist

Origin and Evolution of Royalist

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'Royalist' originated in France during the French Revolution.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe supporters of the French monarchy during the revolution, the term 'Royalist' has since evolved to refer to supporters of any monarchy or royal family in various countries.