1. Plural of czarist; people who support or advocate for czarist rule or the authority of a czar.
Usage: Often used in historical contexts referring to supporters of Russian imperial rule; Can be used as a modifier (e.g., 'czarist forces')

Examples

• The czarists opposed the revolutionary movements of the early 20th century.
• During the Russian Civil War, czarist forces fought against the Bolsheviks.
• Many czarists fled Russia after the fall of the Romanov dynasty.
• The czarists believed in the divine right of the tsar to rule.
• Historians studied the motivations of czarists who resisted social reform.