Stalwart Definition & Meaning
stalwart
- adjective
- 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"
- dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"
- used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
- noun
- a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
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- What does stalwart mean?
- 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" dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army" a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
- What part of speech is stalwart?
- Stalwart is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does stalwart have?
- Stalwart has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).