monarchist

IPA/ˈmɒnəkɪst/
KK[mˈɑnɑrkɪst]IPA/ˈmɑːnərkɪst/

monarchist — noun

  • monarchistsingular
  • monarchistsplural

1. someone who wants a nation to stay under hereditary royal rule instead of choosi

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Definition

someone who wants a nation to stay under hereditary royal rule instead of choosing its head of state in an election.

Example

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

Common collocations
  • become a monarchist
  • committed monarchist
  • young monarchist
  • openly monarchist
Synonyms
  • royalist

    often stresses loyalty to a particular royal house or crown

  • traditionalist

    much broader; can support older customs without specifically backing monarchy

Antonyms
  • republican

    supports an elected head of state rather than a monarch

Grammar Patterns

become a monarchist

call yourself a monarchist

a monarchist who supports the crown

Usage Note

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

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/1

Monarchist is the broad general word for someone who thinks a country should have a monarchy. Royalist often sounds more tied to loyalty toward a particular royal family or existing crown, so it can feel more personal or historical. Traditionalist is much wider: a traditionalist may prefer older customs and institutions without making monarchy the center of that belief. Legitimist is narrower in another way, because it usually points to support for a specific lawful royal line or claimant. In a current affairs article, a commentator may describe a party member as a monarchist, while a history book may call troops royalist when they fought for one dynasty.

royalisttraditionalist ↗legitimist

Common collocations

Nouns

  • monarchist movement
  • monarchist party
  • monarchist writer

Adverbs

  • openly monarchist
  • firmly monarchist

Phrases

  • become a monarchist
  • remain monarchist

Etymology

GreekFrenchEnglish

English formed monarchist from monarch and the ending -ist. The base word monarch came through French from Greek roots referring to a single ruler, and -ist names a person linked with a belief or movement.