Meaning of LOYALIST
Pronunciation: | | 'loyulist
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| Definition: | | [n] a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) |
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| Synonyms: | | stalwart |
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| See Also: | | admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist, supporter | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Loy"al*ist\, n.
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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| Related Terms: | | Conservative, Democrat, heeler, Labourite, partisan, party faithful, party hack, party man, party member, party wheelhorse, patriot, registered Democrat, registered Republican, regular, Republican, stalwart, Tory, ward heeler, wheelhorse, Whig |
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