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loyalist
noun
- 1. A loyal supporter, especially of a sovereign or an established government.
2. In N Ireland: a protestant who is in favour of continuing their country's parliamentary union with Great Britain, as opposed to someone who advocates the union of N Ireland and Eire. See also Unionist.
- Form: Loyalist
3. During the American War of Independence: an American who was in favour of continuing the US's links with Great Britain. Compare Republican.
