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Definition loyalty in American English

loyalty noun

noun
/ˈlɔɪəlti/
1

support that you always give to someone or something because of your feelings of duty and love toward them

Example

She inspires great loyalty among her staff.

Example

I was impressed by his loyalty to his brother.

Example

In the workplace he commanded intense loyalty.

1.1

your feelings that you want to be loyal to someone or something

Example

Family loyalties can be very strong.

Example

My loyalties lie with the team, not the manager.

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Example

a high level of brand loyalty

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Definition loyalty in American English