staunch

/stɔːnʃ/ adjective

Definition

› always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs: She has remained a staunch friend and ally.staunch supporter/defender He is a staunch supporter of free trade.

(Definition of staunch adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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