Loyalist
noun
A person who remains supporting a leader, government, or institution especially during a time of rebellion or change.
Even when the regime was at its most corrupt, he remained a loyalist.
Often appears as...
- loyalist supporters
- loyalist forces
noun
In the context of the Irish conflict, a loyalist is a person from Northern Ireland who wants Northern Ireland to remain a part of the United Kingdom.
He was a committed loyalist and had the Union Jack flying outside his home.
Often appears as...
- loyalist paramilitaries
- loyalist faction
Usage tips
Historical
noun
During the American Revolutionary War, a loyalist was an individual who wanted the American colonies to remain under British rule.
His grandfather was a loyalist during the American Revolution and fled to Canada after the war.
Often appears as...
- loyalist forces
- loyalist sympathizers
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person who remains supporting a leader, government, or institution especially during a time of rebellion or change.
Even when the regime was at its most corrupt, he remained a loyalist.
Often appears as...
- loyalist supporters
- loyalist forces
noun
In the context of the Irish conflict, a loyalist is a person from Northern Ireland who wants Northern Ireland to remain a part of the United Kingdom.
He was a committed loyalist and had the Union Jack flying outside his home.
Often appears as...
- loyalist paramilitaries
- loyalist faction
Usage tips
Historical
noun
During the American Revolutionary War, a loyalist was an individual who wanted the American colonies to remain under British rule.
His grandfather was a loyalist during the American Revolution and fled to Canada after the war.
Often appears as...
- loyalist forces
- loyalist sympathizers
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Time of Change
Use 'loyalist' when somebody supports a regime especially when power dynamics are shifting.
Despite the uprising, the loyalists held a rally in the city center.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Politics
'Loyalist' can apply beyond politics, to any institution or leader facing opposition.
He was a loyalist of the old school board, refusing to criticize it.
Pro Tip 3/3Hardship Endurance
A 'loyalist' often implies dedication and support through difficult times or unpopularity.
The company's loyalists continued to buy their products amidst scandal.
Pro Tip 1/3Time of Change
Use 'loyalist' when somebody supports a regime especially when power dynamics are shifting.
Despite the uprising, the loyalists held a rally in the city center.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Politics
'Loyalist' can apply beyond politics, to any institution or leader facing opposition.
He was a loyalist of the old school board, refusing to criticize it.
Pro Tip 3/3Hardship Endurance
A 'loyalist' often implies dedication and support through difficult times or unpopularity.
The company's loyalists continued to buy their products amidst scandal.
Pro Tip 1/3Time of Change
Use 'loyalist' when somebody supports a regime especially when power dynamics are shifting.
Despite the uprising, the loyalists held a rally in the city center.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Politics
'Loyalist' can apply beyond politics, to any institution or leader facing opposition.
He was a loyalist of the old school board, refusing to criticize it.
Pro Tip 3/3Hardship Endurance
A 'loyalist' often implies dedication and support through difficult times or unpopularity.
The company's loyalists continued to buy their products amidst scandal.
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This is what the communities do, every summer, each community. This is a bonfire filled with effigies and insignia from the people that they hate on the other side. This is the same from the loyalist community. And every summer, they burn them. They're right in the center of town.
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The Face of the...
Right. So there'll be an evolution. MICHAEL Felix Savon is a face of the revolution, a nationalist, and a loyalist.
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Art that transforms...
This is what the communities do, every summer, each community. This is a bonfire filled with effigies and insignia from the people that they hate on the other side. This is the same from the loyalist community. And every summer, they burn them. They're right in the center of town.
Video examples
The Face of the...
Right. So there'll be an evolution. MICHAEL Felix Savon is a face of the revolution, a nationalist, and a loyalist.
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Quote examples
Sloane Crosley
American Writer
Every day of my adult life, I have worn at least one piece of jewelry from my maternal grandmother's collection, all of which were manufactured by famed Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. To the naked eye, I am either a Jensen loyalist or a grandmother loyalist. Really I am just a Pretty Things loyalist.
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Tina Smith
American Politician
I had always heard that Mitch McConnell was a master legislator and a true loyalist to this institution. But in the 18 months I've been in the Senate, what I've seen is an astonishingly limited vision for what the Senate can and should accomplish. What a waste.
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Martin McGuinness
Irish Politician
I think people see me as someone very much associated with political agreement and, probably more than anything else, being able to build a relationship with loyalist leaders Ian Paisley and Peter Robinson.
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Sanjay Dutt
Indian Actor
My entire family has been with the Congress right from the time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Congress is in our blood and as a loyalist, I am always there for Congress.
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David Blunkett
British Politician
I am nothing if not a loyalist. After 46 years in the Labour party, I've grown weary of the cry: 'If only we had a new, shining, revamped leader, all would be well.
Quote examples
Sloane Crosley
American Writer
Every day of my adult life, I have worn at least one piece of jewelry from my maternal grandmother's collection, all of which were manufactured by famed Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. To the naked eye, I am either a Jensen loyalist or a grandmother loyalist. Really I am just a Pretty Things loyalist.
Quote examples
Tina Smith
American Politician
I had always heard that Mitch McConnell was a master legislator and a true loyalist to this institution. But in the 18 months I've been in the Senate, what I've seen is an astonishingly limited vision for what the Senate can and should accomplish. What a waste.
Quote examples
Martin McGuinness
Irish Politician
I think people see me as someone very much associated with political agreement and, probably more than anything else, being able to build a relationship with loyalist leaders Ian Paisley and Peter Robinson.
Quote examples
Sanjay Dutt
Indian Actor
My entire family has been with the Congress right from the time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Congress is in our blood and as a loyalist, I am always there for Congress.
Quote examples
David Blunkett
British Politician
I am nothing if not a loyalist. After 46 years in the Labour party, I've grown weary of the cry: 'If only we had a new, shining, revamped leader, all would be well.
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