Loyalist
See also: loyalist
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
Capitalization of loyalist.
Noun edit
Loyalist (plural Loyalists)
- (US, Canada, historical) A person from the 13 Colonies (of British North America from the eastern seaboard of mainland North America) who was in favor of remaining in the British Empire during the American Revolution.
- (US, Canada, historical) Abbreviation of United Empire Loyalist.
- (UK, Ireland) A supporter of keeping Northern Ireland under British rule instead of unification with Ireland, usually from a Protestant background.
Synonyms edit
- (a supporter of keeping Northern Ireland under British rule): Orange
Antonyms edit
- (antonym(s) of "person during the American Revolution"): Patriot
- (antonym(s) of "supporter of Irish unification"): republican
Translations edit
Irish sense
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Etymology 2 edit
Named after the United Empire Loyalists.
Proper noun edit
Loyalist