loyalties
|loy-al-ties|
/ˈlɔɪəltiz/
(loyalty)
faithful allegiance
Etymology
'loyalty' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'loiauté' (or 'loialté'), where 'loial' meant 'legal, faithful (to one's lord)'.
'loyalty' changed from Old French 'loiauté' and Middle English forms like 'loialté' and eventually became the modern English word 'loyalty'.
Initially, it meant something like 'lawfulness' or 'duty toward a lord', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'faithfulness or allegiance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
His loyalties to the club were clear after he turned down offers from other teams.
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Noun 2
allegiance or strong support for a person, group, cause, or country.
She struggled with her loyalties when her hometown and her employer were on opposite sides of the issue.
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Noun 3
the particular people or groups to whom someone is loyal (often used in plural when loyalties are split).
Politicians often try to secure the loyalties of different voter groups.
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Last updated: 2025/12/15 17:13