loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-list 
: one who is or remains loyal especially to a political cause, party, government, or sovereign
Examples of loyalist in a Sentence
die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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Several allies of the former president, including loyalists Richard Grenell, Kash Patel, and U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, have endorsed Hamadeh.
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2024
An opposition victory — if recognized by electoral authorities who are mostly Maduro loyalists— would present its own set of challenges.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
Inside, attendees took their seats in the bleachers of the gym, their apparel reflecting a broad coalition of Party loyalists.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 24 July 2024
Some Biden loyalists chipped in to boost his war chest in the days after his disappointing showing in debate against Trump.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2024
An opposition victory — if recognized by electoral authorities who are mostly Maduro loyalists— would present its own set of challenges.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
Inside, attendees took their seats in the bleachers of the gym, their apparel reflecting a broad coalition of Party loyalists.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 24 July 2024
Some Biden loyalists chipped in to boost his war chest in the days after his disappointing showing in debate against Trump.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loyalist. Accessed 11 Aug. 2024.
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loyalist
noun
loy·al·ist
ˈlȯi-ə-ləst
: one who is or remains loyal to a political cause, government, or sovereign especially in times of revolt
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