loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-list 
: one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause, party, government, or sovereign
Examples of loyalist in a Sentence
die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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In September 1779, six loyalists were caught near Hackensack, New Jersey.
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Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
And that likely will end the engagement/alliance between the families, because the Grants are still loyalists.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition, loyalists can find stick shifts being offered for 2025 by a pair of SUVs (Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler) and even a midsize pickup truck (Toyota Tacoma).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Critics say appointing a Macron loyalist on such a day amounts to a baptism of fire for Lecornu.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
And that likely will end the engagement/alliance between the families, because the Grants are still loyalists.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition, loyalists can find stick shifts being offered for 2025 by a pair of SUVs (Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler) and even a midsize pickup truck (Toyota Tacoma).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Critics say appointing a Macron loyalist on such a day amounts to a baptism of fire for Lecornu.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for loyalist
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loyalist. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-ləst
: one who is or remains loyal to a political cause, government, or sovereign especially in times of revolt
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