# stalwart

/ˈstɔɫwɝt/ (US) · /stˈɔːlwɔːt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stalwart
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who is very loyal and hard-working. You use this to describe someone who supports a team, organization, or cause for a long time.

For teachers: a person who is loyal, reliable, and devoted to a cause or organization. Often used to describe a long-standing member of a group who provides consistent support.

## Examples

- He has been a stalwart of the local football club for thirty years.
- The team's success this season was largely due to the efforts of its stalwart defenders who never gave up.
- While many of the original founders have moved on, the organization remains a stalwart of the community, providing essential services that have remained unchanged for decades.

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