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loyal

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪəl/

The English word “loyal” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
  2. Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.
  3. Faithful to a person or cause.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

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