monarchist
1 antonym for monarchist — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who supports or believes in monarchy as a system of government.
Antonyms
How to use monarchist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
staunch monarchist
committed monarchist
monarchist movement
monarchist party
It is used mainly in political and historical discussion rather than casual speech.
Etymology
The word came into English from French monarchiste, built from monarchy with the ending -ist.
Full origin of monarchist →Frequently asked questions
What is a monarchist?
A monarchist is someone who supports monarchy, meaning rule by a king, queen or similar hereditary head of state.
What is the opposite of a monarchist?
A republican is generally seen as the opposite, since republicans favour an elected head of state instead of a monarch.
Where does the word monarchist come from?
It was borrowed from the French word monarchiste, formed from monarchy plus the suffix -ist.
