counterrevolutionist

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as in counterinsurgent

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  1. patriot
  2. loyalist
Noun
  • Dave Roberts should know that the first obligation of a patriot is to stand up against tyranny.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • In the American colonies, the leaders of the patriot cause employed newspapers and pamphlets to foment anti-British sentiment.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of patriot
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  • For the ultimate Old Navy loyalists, there’s the All-Access tier, where members earn 25 points per $1 spent, an extended return window, free shipping on orders of $35 or more, and even more perks.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • On May 17, 1777, a group of British soldiers, loyalist militia and Native Americans ambushed Georgia Patriots near the mouth of Thomas Creek, near what is now the Jacksonville airport.
    — Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of loyalist
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