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- Dictionarystaunch/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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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.
What to Know. Staunch and stanch come from the same French word and are in truth variants of each other. However: staunch is most often used as an adjective describing someone who is very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause; and stanch is most often used as a verb meaning "to stop the flow of blood from something, such as a wound."
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Define staunch: Staunch, often confused with stanch, is an adjective that describes someone who is loyal, committed, and steadfast in their beliefs or support. A staunch individual is unwavering and resolute in their convictions, showing unwavering loyalty and dedication.
Definitions. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. adjective Firm and steadfast; loyal or true. synonym: faithful. adjective Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution. from The Century Dictionary. See stanch, etc. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
staunch supporter; staunch defender; staunch ally; staunch advocate; staunch opponent; More Examples. Old blackout curtains staunch the break of day. He used a rag to staunch the flow of blood. While he denies substantive impacts, he is a staunch political conservative. He used the cloth to try to staunch the flow of blood.
There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective staunch, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
