Loyalist en · NOUN
Etymology
Capitalization of loyalist, q.v. As a Canadian settlement, in particular reference to the United Empire Loyalists.
Meanings
- (Canada, US, historical) A member of any specific loyalist faction, particularly ▸ A person from the 13 Colonies on the eastern seaboard of North America who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution.
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(Canada, abbreviation, alt-of, historical) A member of any specific loyalist faction, particularly ▸ Short for United Empire Loyalist, such colonists who migrated to Canada.
alt of United Empire Loyalist
- (Ireland, UK) A member of any specific loyalist faction, particularly ▸ A person who supports Northern Ireland remaining loyal to the United Kingdom instead of eventually uniting with the Republic of Ireland, especially one who accepts or advocates violence for the cause.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Whig · Republican · Patriot
Coordinates
Hypernyms
Synonyms
Royalist · Tory · United Empire Loyalist
Translations (2)
mr लॉयलिस्ट (supporter of Northern Irish loyalty to the United Kingdom) · ga Dílseoir (supporter of Northern Irish loyalty to the United Kingdom)