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legitimists

/ˌlɛdʒɪˈtɪmɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does legitimists mean?

noun

Supporters of the restoration of a monarch who has been deposed, especially King Charles II of England after the English Civil War. A person who advocates the legitimacy of a monarch or a government.

Example

"The legitimists were a vocal minority in the country, advocating for the return of the monarchy."

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