Synonyms:
Cavalier, Royalist
Meaning: a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War
Synonyms:
monarchist, royalist
Meaning: an advocate of the principles of monarchy
Usage examples
On his father's side were the Grenvilles, who made good account of themselves in such cause as they approved, among them Basil Grenville, commander of the Royalist Cornish Army, killed at Lansdown in 1643 in defence of King Charles.