loyalist
noun
a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
loyalists
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pluralof loyalist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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GM wins among truck buyers seeking roominess and brawn, and American-brand loyalists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Aquatics Center loyalists, however, wonder how they will cope with the loss of their pools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Comps will moderate but are likely to remain healthier than before, as Ross continues to acquire new customers, particularly younger shoppers who can become long-term loyalists.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The branding has worked wonders for the studio’s reputation, leading diehard loyalists to conflate the production-and-distribution company with the art it finances — resulting in capsule collections of merch flying off the digital shelves.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
He fled with boatloads of loyalists to the Yucatan Peninsula, promising to return.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
