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loyalist

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UK/ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ US/ˈlɔɪʌlɪst/ rare uk us

noun

1.

a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

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Origin

Capitalization of loyalist, q.v. As a Canadian settlement, in particular reference to the United Empire Loyalists.

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