legitimist

le·git·i·mist

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [li-jit-uh-mist]
- /lɪˈdʒɪt ə mɪst/
- /lɪ.ˈdʒɪ.tɪ.mɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-jit-uh-mist]
- /lɪˈdʒɪt ə mɪst/

Definitions of legitimist word

noun legitimist a supporter of legitimate authority, especially of a claim to a throne based on direct descent. 1
adjective legitimist Also, legitimistic. of, relating to, or supporting legitimate authority. 1
noun legitimist (historical) A French royalist who believes that the King of France and Navarre must be chosen according to the simple application of the Salic law. 1
noun legitimist a monarchist who supports the rule of a legitimate dynasty or of its senior branch 0
noun legitimist (formerly) a supporter of the elder line of the Bourbon family in France 0
noun legitimist a supporter of legitimate authority 0

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Origin of legitimist

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Latin lēgitim(us) lawful (see legitim) + -ist, modeled on French légitimiste

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Parts of speech for Legitimist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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legitimist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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legitimist usage trend in Literature

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