loyalist

noun

loy·​al·​ist ˈlȯi-ə-list 

: one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause, party, government, or sovereign

Synonyms of loyalist

• patriot

Examples of loyalist in a Sentence

die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries

Recent Examples on the Web

Two Assad loyalists were also sentenced -- one to death and the other to life in prison. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Two Assad loyalists were also sentenced — one to death and the other to life in prison. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Both men had armed loyalists, and American intelligence officials feared an outbreak of violence. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Most are dismissive of the network as its most popular hosts are unwavering Trump loyalists. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing loyalist

• party loyalist

Rhymes for loyalist

• royalist

Kids Definition

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