What does legitimist mean?
noun
A legitimist is a person who believes that the eldest son of a monarch should inherit the throne, or a person who supports the restoration of a monarch who has been overthrown. This term is often used in historical or political contexts.
Example
"The legitimist movement in France sought to restore the Bourbon monarchy after the fall of Napoleon."
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