Synonyms of loyalists

loyalists

noun

plural of loyalist

as in patriots

a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies

die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriots
• nationalists
• chauvinists
• compatriots
• jingoists
• countrymen
• superpatriots
• flag-wavers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traitors
• collaborators
• spies
• deserters
• quislings
• betrayers
• renegades
• recreants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loyalists

Installing loyalists among the citizen regents would be the most obvious way for the White House to exert control over the Smithsonian. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

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

And the creek where British loyalists pushed back Georgia Patriots and the site where English forces ultimately lost Florida to Spain. — Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The only blot on an otherwise solid opening week for the World Cup expansion loyalists. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026

At the same time, East Florida's population was growing as British loyalists fled Georgia and the Carolinas to escape harassment from supporters of independence. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Each item has a domestic value of 70 percent or more, making the cut based on the FTC’s parameters and garnering an impressive fan club of New Balance loyalists who prefer shopping local. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

To kill Putin quickly and then fight for power means neutralizing his threat up front against any plotters before loyalists can react. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Morales loyalists later joined the demonstrations, escalating demands to include Paz’s resignation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026