Noun
- 1. loyalist, stalwart, supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend
- usage: a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
Adjective
- 1. hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy, robust (vs. frail)
- usage: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
- 2. stalwart, stout, resolute (vs. irresolute)
- usage: dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"
- 3. stalwart, stouthearted, brave (vs. cowardly), courageous
- usage: used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
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