During the 12th century, forms of stalworth began to be used to describe strongly built people or animals (a meaning stalwart carries). It also came to be used as an adjective for people who …

STALWART definition: a conservative Republican in the 1870s and 1880s, especially one opposed to civil service and other reforms during the administrations of presidents Rutherford …

STALWART meaning: 1. loyal, especially for a long time; able to be trusted: 2. (especially of a person) physically…. Learn more.

Dec 14, 2025 · stalwart (plural stalwarts) One who has a strong build. One who firmly supports a cause. quotations

1. Loyal and resolute: a stalwart ally; stalwart support. 2. Strong and imposing: a stalwart oak tree.

Definition of stalwart noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. stalwart (of something) a loyal supporter who does a lot of work for an organization, especially a political party. They …

stal•wart (stôl′ wərt), adj. strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust. strong and brave; valiant: a stalwart knight. firm, steadfast, or uncompromising: a stalwart supporter of the U.N. n. a …

To be stalwart is to be courageous and dependable, like a stalwart knight who defends a kingdom from a ferocious dragon.

A stalwart is a loyal worker or supporter of an organization, especially a political party. His free-trade policies aroused suspicion among Tory stalwarts. She is a stalwart of the Residents' …

[more stalwart; most stalwart] formal 1 : very loyal and dedicated stalwart fans/supporters 2 : physically strong their strong and stalwart son