반란이나 내란 상황에서 기존의 통치자나 정부를 지지하는 사람
a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially during a revolt or civil war
예문:
"The military remained split between the rebels and the government loyalists."
"Despite the uprising, several loyalists continued to defend the regime's policies."
미국 독립 전쟁 당시 영국 측을 지지했던 식민지 주민
a colonist who supported the British cause during the American Revolution
예문:
"Loyalists during the American Revolution were often called Tories by their opponents."
"Many loyalists fled to Canada after the colonies gained independence from Britain."
북아일랜드에서 영국과의 연합 유지를 강력히 지지하는 사람
a person in Northern Ireland who strongly supports the union with Great Britain
예문:
"The peace agreement was met with skepticism by some hardline loyalists in Belfast."
"Loyalist communities often organize parades to celebrate their ties to the British Crown."