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staunch

[ stawnch, stahnch ]

adjective

stauncher, staunchest.
  1. firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person:

    a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.

    Synonyms: faithful, true, constant

  2. characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty:

    He delivered a staunch defense of the government.

    Synonyms: resolute

  3. a staunch little hut in the woods.

    Synonyms: solid, stable

  4. impervious to water or other liquids; watertight:

    a staunch vessel.



staunch

1

/ stɔːntʃ /

adjective

  1. loyal, firm, and dependable

    a staunch supporter

  2. solid or substantial in construction
  3. rare.
    (of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

staunch

2

/ stɔːntʃ /

verb

  1. a variant spelling of stanch
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈstaunchness, noun
  • ˈstaunchly, adverb
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  • staunch·ly adverb
  • staunch·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of staunch1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch, from Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher “to close, stop”; stanch 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of staunch1

C15: (originally: watertight): from Old French estanche , from estanchier to stanch
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Example Sentences

He says he always acts like a staunch supporter of the military to avoid unwanted attention.

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Russia was a staunch ally of Assad during Syria's civil war and has two key military bases in the Middle Eastern country.

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On guns more broadly, US President-elect Donald Trump has positioned himself as a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, which grants the right to bear arms.

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She is a staunch election denier and maintains that Trump won the 2020 election.

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Regional foreign ministers, including President Assad's former staunch allies Iran and Russia, left wrong-footed by this spectacular turn of events, are still calling for efforts to forge an inclusive political process.

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