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stalwart
1[stawl-wert]
adjective
strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust.
strong and brave; valiant.
a stalwart knight.
firm, steadfast, or uncompromising.
a stalwart supporter of the U.N.
noun
a physically stalwart person.
a steadfast or uncompromising partisan.
They counted on the party stalwarts for support in the off-year campaigns.
Stalwart
2[stawl-wert]
noun
a conservative Republican in the 1870s and 1880s, especially one opposed to civil service and other reforms during the administrations of presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and James A. Garfield.
stalwart
/ ˈɔːə /
adjective
strong and sturdy; robust
solid, dependable, and courageous
stalwart citizens
resolute and firm
noun
a stalwart person, esp a supporter
Other 51Թ Forms
- stalwartly adverb
- stalwartness noun
- ˈٲɲٲԱ noun
- ˈٲɲٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stalwart1
Example Sentences
Dane said Gayheart has become his “biggest champion” and “most stalwart supporter” as he continues to work when he can, including on a new series, “Countdown.”
The stalwart period has been stigmatized in text messages as an expression of simmering fury for years.
Even ruling-party stalwarts have conceded serious deficiencies in the new system.
There is one stalwart ally in the family though, Byron's beloved granny played by Hannah Walters, who co-produced hit show Adolescence alongside husband Stephen Graham.
In his telling, that victory was powered by stalwart support from Latin American cardinals.
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