noun
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
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adjective
having rugged physical strength
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- inured to fatigue or hardships
- hardy explorers of northern Canada
- proud of her tall stalwart son
- stout seamen
- sturdy young athletes
adjective
dependable
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- the stalwart citizens at Lexington
- a stalwart supporter of the UN
- stout hearts
adjective
used especially of persons
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Examples
- a stalwart knight
- a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army