counterrevolutionist

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as in counterinsurgent

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  1. patriot
  2. loyalist
Noun
  • For example, Scalia famously cast the deciding vote in 1989 to hold unconstitutional a law criminalizing burning the American flag despite being a big patriot and despising such activities.
    — Brian Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Visiting official Shi Taifeng, a member of the Politburo of China’s ruling Communist Party, referred to Tung in a eulogy as a close friend of the party and a renowned patriot, according to China’s official Xinhua News Agency.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • The study also found that the media habits of footwear loyalists are lean toward Peacock and women’s sports, while Pinterest sparks ideas and TikTok guides their apparel research.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chief Executive Bob Chapek knows his reputation among Disney fans, especially Disneyland loyalists.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
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