loyalty

loy·al·ty

noun \ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē\

plural loy·al·ties

Definition of LOYALTY

: the quality or state or an instance of being loyal

Examples of LOYALTY

1. the loyalty of the team's fans
2. <there was no denying that dog's loyalty to his master>

Origin of LOYALTY

alteration of Middle English leawte, lewte, from Anglo-French lealté, leauté, from leal, leial loyal

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to LOYALTY

Synonyms: adhesion, allegiance, attachment, commitment, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fealty, fidelity, piety, steadfastness, troth

Antonyms: disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, treachery, unfaithfulness

Related Words: affection, fondness; determination, firmness, resolution; dependability, reliability, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness

Near Antonyms: alienation, disaffection, estrangement, separation

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See Synonym Discussion at fidelity

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