Loyalist

/ˈlɔɪələst/ noun

Definition

A person who remains faithful and supportive to a leader, country, or cause, especially during times of conflict or change.

Etymology

From 'loyal,' which comes from Old French 'loial,' derived from Latin 'legalis' (legal, lawful). The '-ist' suffix was added to denote a person with that quality.

Kelly Says

During the American Revolution, British loyalists were colonists who sided with the king—this created a fascinating division where families were literally split between loyalists and revolutionaries fighting for the same land.

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