loyalist
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
loyuhlistSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɔɪəlɪst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.
A person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
ukireland
A supporter of keeping Northern Ireland under British rule instead of unification with Ireland, usually from a Protestant background.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.
Used this way, loyalist is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in government or politics and ethics or values contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Loyal and dependable
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
- Ethics/values
- Relationships
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