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1. (n.) loyalist
a person who remains loyal, esp. to a sovereign or existing government.

2. loyalist
(sometimes cap.) a person who remained loyal to the British during the American Revolution; Tory.

3. loyalist
(cap.) an adherent of the republic during the Spanish Civil War who was opposed to Franco.

Etymology: (1640–50)

Definition of 'loyalist'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) loyalist, stalwart
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

Definition of 'loyalist'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) loyalist
a person who adheres to his sovereign or to the lawful authority; especially, one who maintains his allegiance to his prince or government, and defends his cause in times of revolt or revolution

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