stalwart meaning and definition

STALWART noun

Definition of stalwart (noun)

1. a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
   • synonyms: loyalist

STALWART adjective

Definition of stalwart (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: hardy, stout, sturdy
2. dependable
   • "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"
   • synonyms: stout
3. used especially of persons
   • "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
   • synonyms: stouthearted