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
(尤指在变动时期对统治者、政府或政党)忠诚的人 - Loyalista person who supports the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
支持大不列颠和北爱尔兰联合的人 CultureLoyalists 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