die–hard 
/ˈdaɪˌhɑɚd/ adjective
/ˈdaɪˌhɑɚd/ adjective [more die–hard; most die–hard] : very determined or loyal
▪ die-hard fans ; especially : very loyal to a set of beliefs and not willing to change those beliefs
▪ a die-hard conservative — see also die hard at 1die
▪ die-hard fans ; especially : very loyal to a set of beliefs and not willing to change those beliefs
▪ a die-hard conservative — see also die hard at 1die
— die·hard noun, plural die·hards [count]
▪ a bunch of conservative diehards
▪ a bunch of conservative diehards
