loyalist

noun
UK: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
US: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/

  1. A person who is loyal to a particular political cause, party, or government.

    1. He was a loyalist and supported the king.
    2. The loyalist faction remained a powerful force within the government during the crisis.

  2. A supporter of the British Crown or government, especially during the American Revolution or in Northern Ireland.

    1. My grandfather was a proud loyalist.
    2. The play explores the tensions between nationalists and loyalist communities in Belfast.

Synonyms

supporter adherent
loyalist adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a loyalist.

    1. They sang loyalist songs at the parade.
    2. The museum features exhibits about loyalist history and culture in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "loyalist" in English means: A person who is loyal to a particular political cause, party, or government., A supporter of the British Crown or government, especially during the American Revolution or in Northern Ireland..

The phonetic transcription of "loyalist" is /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ in British English and /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loyalist": supporter, adherent.

Example usage of "loyalist": "He was a loyalist and supported the king.". More examples on the page.