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Meanings of stalwart in English

Catalan
leal

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

leal

Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.

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Examples for "loyalist"
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

Used especially of persons.

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Usage of stalwart in English
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
6
The General glanced up at his stalwart companion with a measuring eye.
In Kedar's Tents
7
Up and down in front of this a stalwart sentry was pacing.
Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive
8
The brothers saw a handsome, stalwart man, in the prime of life.
The Spirit of the Border: A Romance of the Early Settlers in the...
9
Forsooth the men from the Rhine had there enow of stalwart foes.
The Nibelungenlied
10
Now, in the uniform of a major, he stood stalwart and erect.
The Pomp of Yesterday
11
Some stalwart House supporters of ethanol were defeated in the Republican wave.
Reuters
12
Now their white cross belts are disclosed; their stalwart figures loom out.
Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter
13
He was of stalwart frame, full health, and the highest physical vigor.
Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 / From Lincoln to Garfield, wit...
14
The fae was stalwart in his loyalty to those he considered friends.
Last Blood
15
Because a stalwart and clear-eyed democracy needs America and will have it.
54-40 or Fight
16
Among senators there is also Jeff Merkley of Oregon, a progressive stalwart.
The Guardian
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