counterrevolutionist

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as in counterinsurgent

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  1. patriot
  2. loyalist
Noun
  • His fellow longtime patriot in arms, 78-year-old lead singer Brian Johnson, who replaced the late Bon Scott in 1980, brought comparable spark to the stage.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Battle of Red Bank The Battle of Red Bank was a major upset victory for the patriots in what became known as the Philadelphia Campaign, a series of maneuvers and engagements that ultimately resulted in the capture of Philadelphia by the British.
    — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of patriot
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  • Two ​sources said that loyalist troops had been dispatched to retake control of the airport, either through negotiations or by force.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, an Assad loyalist who was vocally in support of the government's policies, was convicted of inciting violence and justifying murder.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of loyalist
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