loyalist

noun

ˈlȯi-ə-list How to pronounce loyalist (audio)
Definition of loyalistnext
as in patriot
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries

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Recent Examples of loyalist That is unfortunate for wagon loyalists, but the V60 gets to leave without an awkward farewell edition or cosmetic gimmicks. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Their respective loyalists converted fandom into partisan warfare online. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The growing chorus of criticism has shaken the confidence of Martin's loyalists. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 The travel ball loyalists will say its their way to spend time with their kids. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loyalist
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patriot
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  • The families see themselves as patriots that are helping build important economic sectors in the United States and that is there's no insider information.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsey Graham was a patriot, a statesman and my dear friend.
    — , FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of patriot

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