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loyalism

loyalism

7.5
Support for a government or ruler, especially during conflict
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔɪəlɪzəm/
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  • She expressed her loyalism to the monarchy by attending every royal event and promoting its importance in her community.

This video is forever and it just shows the consequences of Trump loyalism.

Examples

  • Another article calling for "good intentions," a code word for Habsburg loyalism, articulated loyalist anxieties about Magyarized Germans: #

    Academic text (2016)

  • During the war, many people showed their loyalism by supporting the government despite the challenges they faced.

  • Moreover, they proffered two reasons for this strategic shift: the strength of southern loyalism and the importance of southern trade to the Empire.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The development of Romantic subjectivity, the turn to deep thought, might then be understood as produced by the necessity of navigating a path between revolutionary vigor and pleasureless loyalism.

    Academic text (2016)

  • In times of conflict, loyalism often plays a crucial role in uniting citizens around their leaders.

Synonyms

loyalty
vsloyalism
503 1.3

Strong and lasting support for a person, group, or idea

is specifically backing an established authority particularly in conflict
allegiance
vsloyalism
155 5.6

Strong support for a group, person, or country

is specific support for an established authority especially during conflict
adherence
vsloyalism
29 6.3

Following rules or beliefs closely

is about active support for an authority rather than mere agreement
fealty
vsloyalism
  • Archaic
8 9.9

Loyalty and duty given to a ruler or country in a formal ceremony

is broader political support rather than a formal legal duty
ligeance
vsloyalism
  • Archaic
9.9

Loyalty to a ruler, government, or cause

is less formal and covers modern political backing in conflict

Antonyms

rebellion
60 4.2

When people refuse to obey authority or rules

disloyalty
13 4.1

Not supporting a person, group, or cause who trusts you

How Loyal

devotion
39 3.9
loyalism
7.5
allegiance
155 5.6
backing
1 2.6
support
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

loyalism singular
loyalisms plural

Morphology

loyalism = loyal (transparent) = loyal + ism

The suffix '-ism' is commonly used to denote a belief or ideology, making the word's meaning directly derived from 'loyal'.

Etymology

Loyalism is made from loyal ('faithful' or 'true') and the ending -ism ('belief or support', like patriotism). Loyal comes from an old word related to legal and 'law', so loyalism means the idea of staying true to a ruler or government and supporting that authority.