Loyalist

loyalist English Etymology Capitalization of en loyalist, q.v. As a Canadian settlement, in particular reference to the en United Empire Loyalists. Noun A member of any specific loyalist faction, particularly en US Canada historical A person from the 13 Colonies on the eastern seaboard of North America who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution. en Tory Royalist United Empire Loyalist en Patriot Whig en Canada historical en United Empire Loyalist, such colonists who migrated to Canada. en UK Ireland 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. en Unionist en Orangeman Orange en Republican Usage notes In Irish contexts, Loyalist is contrasted with en Unionist, which is less supportive of paramilitary groups. Translations supporter of Northern Irish loyalty to the United Kingdom Irish: ga Dílseoir m Marathi: mr लॉयलिस्ट m lŏyalisṭ Proper noun en township municipality in Lennox and Addington County, p/Ontario c/Canada. Anagrams en aillosty ostially en American Revolution Ireland Monarchism People