Loyalist

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/

Definitions of loyalist

noun a person who remains loyal to a particular cause, leader, or government, especially during a time of conflict or rebellion

Example Sentences

A1 The loyalist always supported the king.

A2 The loyalist group organized protests in favor of the government.

B1 The loyalist politician won the election with overwhelming support.

B2 The loyalist soldiers fought bravely for their country.

C1 The loyalist movement gained momentum and led to significant political changes.

C2 The loyalist historian wrote extensively about the impact of loyalty on historical events.

Examples of loyalist in a Sentence

formal The loyalist faction remained steadfast in their support for the monarchy.

informal The loyalist group is always there to back up the team no matter what.

slang Those loyalists are ride or die for their crew.

figurative The loyalist tree held strong against the storm, never wavering in its commitment to its roots.

Grammatical Forms of loyalist

• past tense: loyalized
• plural: loyalists
• comparative: more loyalist
• superlative: most loyalist
• present tense: loyalizes
• future tense: will be loyalist
• perfect tense: have been loyalist
• continuous tense: is being loyalist
• singular: loyalist
• positive degree: loyalist
• infinitive: to loyalize
• gerund: loyalizing
• participle: loyalized

Origin and Evolution of loyalist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'loyalist' originated from the Middle English word 'loyal', which came from the Old French word 'leial', meaning faithful or true.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was faithful to a monarch or government, the term 'loyalist' evolved to refer to individuals who remained loyal to a particular cause or group, especially during times of conflict or political upheaval.