Loyalist (Noun)
Meaning
A person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The king's loyalist supporters rallied around him during the rebellion, refusing to abandon their monarch.
- In the American Revolution, loyalists to the British crown were often ostracized by their neighbors and fellow colonists.
- The loyalist faction within the party was at odds with the reformers, who sought to overthrow the current leadership.
- During the civil war, the loyalist militia fought bravely to defend their government against the rebel forces.
- Despite the danger, the loyalist remained committed to her cause, even when her comrades began to defect to the opposing side.