loyalism
/ˈlɔɪəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- 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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