loyalist
noun
a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
loyalism
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a word derived from
loyalist.
Example Sentences
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The pamphlet railed against British atrocities, condemned servile loyalism and confidently projected military recovery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“I mean, loyalism is not a monolith there are those who do wish to move on,” said Daniel Holder.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
“I don’t think anyone in loyalism wants to see violence. But obviously there’s a lot of anger at the minute.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2019
“The history is literally painted on the wall, in the memorials. The story of republicanism and loyalism as a narrative is being told all around you. It’s very visual: it’s fantastic to do a tour.”
From The Guardian ● Aug. 12, 2019
In the succeeding autumn he returned to England, where his loyalism was rewarded by a government pension.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
