royalist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an advocate of the principles of monarchy
    monarchist.
  2. noun a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War
    Cavalier.

WordNet

Roy"al*ist noun
Etymology
Cf. F. royaliste.
Definitions
  1. An adherent of a king (as of Charles I. in England, or of the Bourbons in france); one attached to monarchical government.
    Where Ca'ndish fought, the Royalists prevailed. Waller.

Webster 1913