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staunch
[ stawnch, stahnch ]
adjective
- firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person:
a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
- characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty:
He delivered a staunch defense of the government.
Synonyms: resolute
a staunch little hut in the woods.
- impervious to water or other liquids; watertight:
a staunch vessel.
staunch
1/ stɔːntʃ /
adjective
- loyal, firm, and dependable
a staunch supporter
- solid or substantial in construction
- rare.(of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
staunch
2/ stɔːntʃ /
verb
- a variant spelling of stanch
Derived Forms
- ˈstaunchness, noun
- ˈstaunchly, adverb
Other Words From
- staunch·ly adverb
- staunch·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of staunch1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He says he always acts like a staunch supporter of the military to avoid unwanted attention.
Russia was a staunch ally of Assad during Syria's civil war and has two key military bases in the Middle Eastern country.
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.
She is a staunch election denier and maintains that Trump won the 2020 election.
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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