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Meanings of loyalist in English

Catalan
leal

A person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

leal

Person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government.

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Examples for "stalwart"
Examples for "stalwart"
1
The stalwart father in the background glowered upon the son disgracing him.
Sisters
2
In the midst stands a stalwart form, in quaint but regal attire.
Letters from High Latitudes / Being Some Account of a Voyage in ...
3
The Canterbury stalwart said he was honoured to be offered the job.
Radio NZ
4
Another ANC stalwart to cast doubt over the conference is Tokyo Sexwale.
The South African
5
Another former National Party stalwart has jumped ship to the Act Party.
Radio NZ
Usage of loyalist in English
1
We certainly do not question his right to his British loyalist views.
The Irish Times
2
However, his latest visit to the North was marred by loyalist protests.
The Irish Times
3
So far no one has admitted responsibility, but loyalist paramilitaries are suspected.
The Irish Times
4
Hardly a day passes in the North now without a loyalist attack.
The Irish Times
5
He has previously sent letter bombs to several unionist and loyalist politicians.
The Irish Times
6
A senior loyalist source said it would be difficult to restrain militants.
The Irish Times
7
CONFLICTING opinions on the state of the loyalist ceasefire were expressed yesterday.
The Irish Times
8
Look what happened on HuK-6336 when they left the other loyalist units.
Tarnished Knight
9
One loyalist source said: If this works out it will be big.
The Irish Times
10
It is understood five of the 15 arrested belong to loyalist bands.
The Irish Times
11
A similar demand was also issued against another loyalist, Mr Alexander Kerr.
The Irish Times
12
A loyalist in grain, he bitterly opposed the rebellion of the colonists.
Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 02 (of 15), America...
13
He helped run a web forum for former loyalist prisoners called longkeshinsideout.co.uk.
The Irish Times
14
By seeking to ban and re-route loyalist parades and denigrate our culture.
The Guardian
15
It comes ahead of the first contentious loyalist march through Belfast tonight.
The Irish Times
16
By picking a loyalist, Mr Putin has given himself room for manoeuvre.
The Guardian
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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