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Learn the meaning of staunch with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
staunch
(adjective)
staunch
(adjective)
Meaning
firm and steadfast in loyalty
Example
"She was a staunch supporter of the local charity, often volunteering her time."
Synonyms
loyalsteadfastfaithful
Antonyms
unreliabledisloyalfickle
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Word origin
Derived from the Old French 'estanchier', meaning to stop or stem.
Related word forms
verb: staunched
noun: staunchness
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