stalwart

/ˈstɔlwərt/
adjective
  1. Loyal, reliable, and hardworking, especially in supporting a person, group, or cause.
    • The team's stalwart defense kept them from losing the game.
    • She has been a stalwart supporter of the local library for over twenty years.
    • He remained a stalwart friend through all of life's ups and downs.
  2. Strong and sturdy in body or build.
    • A group of stalwart firefighters carried the heavy equipment up the hill.
    • The stalwart knight stood guard at the castle gate.
    • The old oak tree was still stalwart after a century of storms.
noun
  1. A loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporter of a person, group, or cause.
    • The coach thanked the team stalwarts who never missed a practice.
    • The party's stalwarts gathered to celebrate the election victory.
    • He was one of the stalwarts of the community center, always volunteering.
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