monarchist
/ˈmɒnəkɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːnərkɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /-kə̇st/ (ame, mw)
monarchist — noun
- monarchistsingular
- monarchistsplural
1. someone who wants a nation to stay under hereditary royal rule instead of choosi
someone who wants a nation to stay under hereditary royal rule instead of choosing its head of state in an election.
Gabriel became a monarchist after studying Spain's transition back to democracy.
become a monarchist
During the debate, Soraya called herself a monarchist and defended the crown.
call yourself a monarchist
The student paper interviewed a young monarchist outside the palace gates.
Not every conservative voter is a monarchist, the radio host reminded listeners.
- royalist
often stresses loyalty to a particular royal house or crown
- traditionalist
much broader; can support older customs without specifically backing monarchy
- republican
supports an elected head of state rather than a monarch
文法句型
become a monarchist
call yourself a monarchist
a monarchist who supports the crown
用法筆記
Usually describes a political belief about the form of the state, not simple admiration for one royal person. Royalist is often narrower when support is aimed at a particular dynasty or crown.
monarchist — adjective
- monarchistpositive
- more monarchistcomparative
- most monarchistsuperlative
1. supporting hereditary royal rule, or connected with people and groups that suppo
supporting hereditary royal rule, or connected with people and groups that support that political system.
The party's monarchist wing opposed the plan to elect a president.
monarchist wing
Apinya wrote a monarchist essay saying the crown helped keep politics stable.
monarchist essay
Several old newspapers printed monarchist slogans during the national crisis.
Even after reform, the group kept its monarchist outlook on government.
- royalist
can be used similarly, but often points more directly to loyalty to an existing royal line
- pro-monarchy
plain descriptive label often used in journalism and political comment
- republican
describes views that favor a republic instead of monarchy
文法句型
a monarchist party/group/movement
remain monarchist
monarchist views on government
用法筆記
Most often modifies words like party, faction, movement, and writer. After a linking verb, it describes a person's or group's political position rather than luxury, ceremony, or royal style.