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Definition of loyalty

loyalty

/ˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/
loy · al · ty
Adverb:loyally
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Plural:loyalties
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Adjective:loyal
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• noun

1

The quality of being faithful and steadfast in one's support or allegiance to a person, cause, organization, or country.

Example

"Her unwavering loyalty to her friends earned their lifelong trust and admiration."

2

A strong feeling of support, attachment, or duty toward a specific group, institution, or principle (often used in the plural).

Example

"When his two closest colleagues disagreed on the proposal, he felt a painful conflict of loyalties."

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• Rhymes for loyalty

• Nearby Words

loyalism
loyalist
loyally
loyalty
lozenge
lp
lualaba

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French loialte, which ultimately derives from the Latin legalitas, meaning 'lawfulness' or 'conformity to the law' (from lex, meaning 'law').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loyalty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loyalty
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