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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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The coup collapsed within hours after loyalist forces, backed by Nigerian fighter jets and regional troops, intervened.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Blogger, influencer, and estate sale loyalist Paige Minear once found a highly collectible Hermès scarf at an estate sale in Atlanta.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for loyalist
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loyalist. Accessed 5 May. 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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