American English pronunciation
How to pronounce stalwart
IPA transcription: [s'tɔlwɚt]
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Noun
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a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
Adjective
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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”
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dependable
“the stalwart citizens at Lexington”
“a stalwart supporter of the UN”
“stout hearts”
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used especially of persons
“a stalwart knight”
“a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army”
Usage examples
- "Seven News" stalwart Geof Parry is the current state political reporter.
- Stalwarts favored traditional machine politics.
- Martini's first rally challenge was taken up by usual stalwart Porsche.
- Throughout his political career, Upshur was a stalwart conservative and advocate for states' rights.