Loyalist groups

Loyalist groups refer to organizations or individuals that support a governing authority, often in opposition to insurgent or independence movements. Historically, the term is most associated with those in America during the Revolutionary War who remained loyal to the British Crown. In modern contexts, it can refer to communities or political factions that advocate for maintaining ties with a central government, such as in Northern Ireland, where Loyalists typically support British rule and oppose Irish nationalism. These groups often promote their cultural identity and may engage in political activism or, at times, violent conflict.