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Loyalists

Verb / ˈlɔɪʌlɪsts / Another word for loyalists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Loyalists are people who remain loyal or supportive to a particular person, group, or government, especially during a time of opposition or rebellion.

Synonyms & similar words

loyalist stalwart supporters followers adherents devotees fans champions backers advocates patrons partisans upholders defenders protectors allies associates comrades colleagues friends clique

Example sentences

  1. The loyalists remained loyal to the king even when the colonists rebelled.
  2. The loyalists provided intelligence to the British army during the American Revolution.
  3. The loyalists were often persecuted by the patriots for their loyalty to the British crown.
  4. The loyalists were a minority in the colonies during the American Revolution.
  5. The loyalists were granted land and compensation by the British government after the war.

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