loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-list 
: one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause, party, government, or sovereign
Examples of loyalist in a Sentence
die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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More like a memo from the dictator, telling gullible loyalists what to think.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The president ousted the Kennedy Center’s board and replaced it with MAGA loyalists, leading many productions and artists to cancel performances.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump has since purged both commissions of critics and appointed loyalists to take their places.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The president ousted the Kennedy Center’s board and replaced it with MAGA loyalists, leading many productions and artists to cancel performances.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump has since purged both commissions of critics and appointed loyalists to take their places.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loyalist. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-ləst
: one who is or remains loyal to a political cause, government, or sovereign especially in times of revolt
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