loyalist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
    stalwart.

WordNet


Loy"al*ist noun
Definitions
  1. A person who adheres to his sovereign or to the lawful authority; especially, one who maintains his allegiance to his prince or government, and defends his cause in times of revolt or revolution.

Webster 1913