loyalist
noun /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
/ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
- a person who promises support and commitment to the leader or government, or to a political party, especially during a time of change
- Loyalista person who supports the union between Great Britain and Northern IrelandCultureLoyalists are also sometimes known as Unionists. Illegal loyalist military groups such as the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Ulster Freedom Fighters have been responsible for acts of violence in Northern Ireland.compare republicancompare republican