"stalwart" in the noun sense
1. loyalist, stalwart
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
"stalwart" in the adjective sense
1. hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy
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
dependable
"the stalwart citizens at Lexington"
"a stalwart supporter of the UN"
"stout hearts"
3. stalwart, stouthearted
used especially of persons
"a stalwart knight"
"a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
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