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Loyalist

LOY-uh-lihst

/ˈlɔɪʌlɪst/

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loyalist

Dictionary meaning

A person who is loyal to their allegiance, especially in times of revolt.

Examples

  • The revolutionaries despised the loyalists.

Synonyms: stalwart

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