institutional loyalists
[ɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈlɔɪələsts]
nounpl: institutional loyalists
lealdades institucionais / apoiadores institucionais
1. individuals or groups who maintain allegiance to established institutions, systems, or organizations despite challenges or pressure for change
The institutional loyalists within the party resisted the reform movement.
Os apoiadores institucionais dentro do partido resistiram ao movimento de reforma.
2. people who prioritize institutional stability and traditional hierarchies over radical transformation
Institutional loyalists in government often oppose revolutionary changes.
Os leais às instituições no governo frequentemente se opõem a mudanças revolucionárias.
3. members of organizations who defend existing power structures and organizational traditions
The institutional loyalists prevented the merger with the rival company.
Os leais às instituições impediram a fusão com a empresa rival.
This term is commonly used in political analysis and organizational sociology in both Brazil and the United States to describe individuals who resist institutional change. In Brazilian politics, it often refers to those who support traditional power structures within government bureaucracy. In U.S. contexts, it frequently appears in corporate and academic discussions about resistance to organizational reform.
NYC Slang
organization men / establishment types / the suit and tie crowd
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