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loyalist

/ˈlɔɪəlɪst/

Meanings
noun
A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.

Examples :

"Even after the company faced difficulties, he remained a loyalist, believing in its mission and refusing to leave. "
politics government nation state person history

Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration affiliation

affiliation noun

/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/

The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.

"The child's strong affiliation with the school was evident in her enthusiastic participation in all activities. "

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration mission

mission noun

/ˈmɪʃn̩/

A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

"My school's mission is to prepare students for success in higher education. "

Illustration cause

cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration refusing

refusing verb

/ɹɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To decline (a request or demand).

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration difficulties

difficulties noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/

A series of frustrations

"Learning a new language often presents many difficulties, including remembering vocabulary and understanding grammar rules. "

Illustration company

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration loyal

loyal adjective

/ˈlɔɪəl/

Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.

"My brother is very loyal to his friends; he always stands up for them. "

Illustration political

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "