royalist
noun
a supporter or adherent of a king or royal government, especially in times of rebellion or civil war.
royalists
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pluralof royalist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For many Thai royalists, Princess Bajrakitiyabha seemed the most promising figure to succeed her father, either as queen or as a regent to help Prince Dipangkorn.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
After losing power, royalists also used it to signal resistance.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
The royalists would fight on until late 1824.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The year-long funeral ceremony of Thailand's former Queen Sirikit started Sunday, with grieving royalists set to salute the procession bringing her remains to lie in state at Bangkok's Grand Palace.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
The mighty Lannisters of easterly Rock, the Wardens of the West, had remained aloof from the struggle, ignoring calls to arms from both rebels and royalists.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
