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Loyalist

/ˈlɔɪəlɪst/

A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.

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    A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.

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stalwartnounOne who firmly supports a cause.

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stalwartnounOne who firmly supports a cause.
loyalnounHaving or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
supportingnounThat supports.
governmentalRelating to a government.
fundamentalistnoun(Christianity) Originally referred to an adherent of an American Christian movement that began as a response to the rejection of the accuracy of the Bible, the alleged deity of Christ, Christ's atonement for humanity, the virgin birth, and miracles.
paramilitariesnoun
pro-
superloyalistnounA very committed loyalist.
ultraloyalistnounOne who has strong loyalist beliefs.
disloyalistnounOne who is disloyal to a cause.
factionalistnounA supporter of a faction.
unionistnounAn advocate or supporter of unionism (in any sense).
true bluenounSteadfastly faithful or loyal; unwavering in loyalty; staunch, true.
tribalistnounA person who identifies with, or has loyalty to, a tribe or similar group.
natoistnoun(rare) A follower or loyalist of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
partisannounA fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
partyistnounOne who is devoted to a party or faction.
factionistnounA member of a faction.
adherentnounA person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
patriotnounA person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

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