Antiroyalist

/æntiˈroɪəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who opposes monarchy and believes in eliminating or restricting royal power.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + royalist (a supporter of monarchy). This term dates to periods of political revolution and reform.

Kelly Says

American colonists were basically antiroyalists—they said 'no thanks, King George' and started a revolution, making antiroyalism the foundation of the United States.

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