Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legitimist
noun
/ˈlɛdʒɪtɪmɪst/
Definition
A person who supports the principle of hereditary right to the throne, particularly in relation to a specific royal family or lineage.
Examples
- He was a legitimist who believed strongly in the restoration of the monarchy.
- During the political upheaval, the legitimists rallied to protect the lineage they deemed rightful.
- The legitimist movement gained traction among those opposed to the new republic.
Meaning
Legitimists advocate for the rights of an heir to a throne based on established legal or traditional grounds rather than revolutionary changes.
Synonyms
- Royalist
- Monarchist
- Dynast
