Loyalist

See also: loyalist

English

Etymology

Capitalization of loyalist.

Noun

Loyalist (plural Loyalists)

1. (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.
2. (US, Canada, historical) Abbreviation of United Empire Loyalist..

Antonyms

• (person during the American Revolution): Patriot

Anagrams

• ostially