Loy'al-ĭst, n.
A person who adheres to his sovereign, or to the constituted authority; especially, one who maintains his allegiance to his prince or government, and defends his cause in times of revolt or revolution.
A person who adheres to his sovereign, or to the constituted authority; especially, one who maintains his allegiance to his prince or government, and defends his cause in times of revolt or revolution.