CEFR B2

loyalist

noun

Meaning

A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt or revolution.

Examples

Many loyalists fled the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, seeking refuge in Canada or Britain.
The government relied on its loyalist forces to suppress the uprising in the northern provinces.

Synonyms: supporter, partisan, adherent, devotee

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loyalist (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/

Definition

A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt or revolution.

Examples

Many loyalists fled the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, seeking refuge in Canada or Britain.
The government relied on its loyalist forces to suppress the uprising in the northern provinces.
Despite growing dissent, a core group of loyalists continued to support the monarchy.

How to Use loyalist

loyalist to (prepositional phrase): Showing allegiance to a specific entity. — "He remained a staunch loyalist to the king even after the coup."
loyalist cause (collocation): The aims or goals of those who are loyal to a government or ruler. — "They fought bravely for the loyalist cause during the civil war."

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