LOYALIST
loyalist, stalwart
(noun) a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
loyalist (plural loyalists)
A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.
Anagrams
• ostially
Etymology
Noun
Loyalist (plural Loyalists)
(US, Canada, historical) A person from the 13 Colonies (of British North America from the eastern seaboard of mainland North America) who was in favor of remaining in the British Empire during the American Revolution.
(US, Canada, historical) Abbreviation of United Empire Loyalist.
Antonyms
• (person during the American Revolution): Patriot
Anagrams
• ostially
Source: Wiktionary
Loy"al*ist, n.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition