loyalism

/ˈlɔɪəˌlɪzəm/
noun
  1. Support for or loyalty to an established government, ruler, or political system, especially during times of conflict or change.
    • Loyalism in the region was strong among those who benefited from the current government.
    • During the revolution, many citizens expressed loyalism to the monarchy.
    • The historian studied the role of loyalism in maintaining social order during the uprising.
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