How to Pronounce "loyalist"
word
ˈɫɔɪəɫɪst
LOY-uh-list
lˈɔɪəlˌɪst
LOY-uh-list
Definition
A loyalist is someone who strongly supports a particular leader, government, or cause, especially during a time of conflict or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔɪəɫɪst
British English
lˈɔɪəlˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOY-uh-list
UK
LOY-uh-list
Listen in Context
He is a loyalist who supports the king.
The loyalists refused to leave their homes during the war.
A loyalist always stands by his leader.
During the revolution, loyalists faced suspicion from their neighbors.