LOYALTY


Meaning of LOYALTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lɔɪəlti ]

( loyalties)

1.

Loyalty is the quality of staying firm in your friendship or support for someone or something.

I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy...

This is seen as a reward for the army’s loyalty during a barracks revolt earlier this month.

N-UNCOUNT : oft N to n

2.

Loyalties are feelings of friendship, support, or duty towards someone or something.

She had developed strong loyalties to the Manet family.

N-COUNT : usu pl , oft N to n

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