United Empire Loyalist
United Empire Loyalist noun: synonym of Tory, Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution, especially those Tories who resettled in Canada.
Noun
United Empire Loyalist (plural United Empire Loyalists)
- Synonym of Tory, Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution, especially those Tories who resettled in Canada.
- Synonyms:
- Tory, Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution
Synonyms of United Empire Loyalist
- Tory
- Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution
Forms of United Empire Loyalist
| plural | United Empire Loyalists |
|---|---|
| alternative form | UEL |
| alternative form | Loyalist |
Origin of United Empire Loyalist
Coined by Guy Carleton, royal governor of Quebec and governor general of the Canadas.
Words formed from United Empire Loyalist
Questions about United Empire Loyalist
- What does United Empire Loyalist mean?
- United Empire Loyalist means synonym of Tory, Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution, especially those Tories who resettled in Canada.
- What part of speech is United Empire Loyalist?
- United Empire Loyalist is a noun.
- What is the plural of United Empire Loyalist?
- The plural of United Empire Loyalist is United Empire Loyalists.
Words near United Empire Loyalist in the dictionary
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