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    staunch
    /stɔːn(t)ʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. very loyal and committed in attitude: "a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby"
    • 2. (of a wall) of strong or firm construction: "these staunch walls could withstand attack by cannon"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTAUNCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    STAUNCH definition: 1. always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions: 2. to stop…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › staunchStaunch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of STAUNCH is steadfast in loyalty or principle. How to use staunch in a sentence. Staunch and Stanch Synonym Discussion of Staunch.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTAUNCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    STAUNCH meaning: 1. always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions: 2. to stop…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › staunchSTAUNCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Staunch definition: firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person. See examples of STAUNCH used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › staunchStaunch - definition of staunch by The Free Dictionary

    1. Firm and steadfast; loyal or true. See Synonyms at faithful. 2. Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution: "the staunch turrets of the fortified city walls" (Robert Rosenberg). [Middle English staunche, from Anglo-Norman estaunche, from estaunchier, to stanch, variant of Old French estanchier; see stanch1 .] staunch′ly adv.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTAUNCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    4 meanings: 1. loyal, firm, and dependable 2. solid or substantial in construction 3. rare (of a ship, etc) watertight;.... Click for more definitions.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › staunchStaunch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    As an adjective, staunch means firm. You might want to go to that concert Friday night, but your parents' staunch opposition prevents you. Staunch is sometimes used as a verb to mean "to stop the flow of a liquid," but most usage books will tell you it's better to use the word stanch for the verb.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstaunch adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    adjective. /stɔːntʃ/ (comparative stauncher, superlative staunchest) You can also use more staunch and most staunch. always showing strong support in your opinions and attitude synonym faithful. a staunch supporter of the monarchy. one of the president’s staunchest allies. a staunch Catholic. Topics Personal qualities c2.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTAUNCH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    STAUNCH definition: very loyal in your support for someone or your belief in something: . Learn more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › staunchstaunch | meaning of staunch in Longman Dictionary of...

    staunch meaning, definition, what is staunch: giving strong loyal support to another p...: Learn more.