a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

[ Syn: loyalist ]

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

[ Syn: hardy , stout , sturdy ]

dependable; the stalwart citizens at Lexington; a stalwart supporter of the UN; stout hearts

[ Syn: stout ]

used especially of persons; a stalwart knight; a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army

[ Syn: stouthearted ]