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loyalist

loy·al·ist

Today it means: A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation. Full definition →

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loyalist · noun¹

From loyal + -ist. Piecewise doublet of legalist.

Loyalist · noun, proper noun²

Capitalization of loyalist, q.v. As a Canadian settlement, in particular reference to the United Empire Loyalists.

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