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- [loi-uh l-tee]
- /ˈlɔɪ əl ti/
- /ˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loi-uh l-tee]
- /ˈlɔɪ əl ti/
Definitions of loyalty word
- noun plural loyalty the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations. 1
- noun plural loyalty faithful adherence to a sovereign, government, leader, cause, etc. 1
- noun plural loyalty an example or instance of faithfulness, adherence, or the like: a man with fierce loyalties. 1
- noun loyalty The quality of being loyal to someone or something. 1
- noun loyalty allegiance: to group 1
- noun loyalty allegiance: to friend 1
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Origin of loyalty
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English loialte < Middle French. See loyal, -ty2
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Parts of speech for Loyalty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loyalty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
loyalty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loyalty
noun loyalty
- faith — a female given name.
- fidelity — strict observance of promises, duties, etc.: a servant's fidelity.
- fealty — History/Historical. fidelity to a lord. the obligation or the engagement to be faithful to a lord, usually sworn to by a vassal.
- patriotism — devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
Antonyms for loyalty
noun loyalty
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
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