Word
loyalist
Phoneticsloy·al·ist, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɔɪəɫɪst/
UK/lˈɔɪəlˌɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who stays faithful to their government, leader, or country, especially during a war or revolution. You use this to describe a person who refuses to join a rebellion.
n. a person who remains faithful to an established government, political party, or sovereign, particularly during times of revolt or civil unrest. Often used in historical contexts to identify those who opposed revolutionary movements.
Examples
“The loyalist refused to join the rebel army.”
“During the civil war, the loyalist faction remained in the capital to defend the president against the uprising.”
“Historians often examine the motivations of the loyalist population, who frequently faced property seizure and social exile for their continued allegiance to the crown during the revolutionary period.”
Examples
simple
“The loyalist refused to join the rebel army.”
contextual
“During the civil war, the loyalist faction remained in the capital to defend the president against the uprising.”
complex
“Historians often examine the motivations of the loyalist population, who frequently faced property seizure and social exile for their continued allegiance to the crown during the revolutionary period.”
Usage
Often used as a collective noun in political or historical analysis.
Real-World Examples
“The move shows that Fedorov has been shut out from government permanently, and confirms his transition from trusted insider and Zelenskyy loyalist to a potent political opponent.” “Mulligan’s New York City clothing shop attracted high-status patrons, including loyalists and British officers.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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