loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-list 
: one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause, party, government, or sovereign
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die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Bondi has remained a staunch Trump loyalist.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The crowd includes honeymooners and multigenerational families, Marriott loyalists cashing in points, and travelers who appreciate a sense of history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Top Boomer leaders surrounded themselves with people who would subordinate themselves entirely to the boss’s vision — loyalists, not heirs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
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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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