1. a person who opposes monarchy or the rule of a king or queen
Usage: often used in historical contexts, especially regarding the English Civil War and American Revolution

1. opposed to monarchy or royal authority
Usage: often used in historical contexts

Examples

• The antiroyalist forces fought against the king's army during the civil war.
• She held antiroyalist views and believed in a democratic government.
• Antiroyalist sentiment grew stronger as taxes increased.
• The antiroyalists argued that power should rest with the people, not the crown.
• Many antiroyalist leaders were executed for treason.
• His antiroyalist pamphlets were widely distributed among the colonists.