loyalty
gb/lˈɔɪəlti/ us/lˈɔɪəlti/
B1
English
~ 4800
hűség, lojalitás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
loyalty to [someone/something]
Her loyalty to her friends never wavered, even in hard times.
A barátai iránti hűsége még a nehéz időkben sem ingott meg.
The soldier swore loyalty to his country.
A katona hűséget esküdött hazájának.
Customer loyalty is important for the success of any business.
He questioned the loyalty of his teammates after the argument.
The dog's loyalty to its owner was touching.
Learner examples
I value your loyalty to me.
Nagyra értékelem a hozzám való hűségedet.
He showed loyalty to his team.
Hűséget mutatott a csapata iránt.
The dog has loyalty to its owner.
They have loyalty to their school.
Loyalty is important in friendship.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loyalty' with 'royalty'. 'Loyalty' means faithfulness; 'royalty' means kings/queens or payment for use of property.
Meaning
faithful support or devotion
Collocations
loyalty to the company
|customer loyalty
|swear loyalty
|loyalty program
|loyalty and trust
Synonyms
faithfulness (Emphasizes being true and reliable over time.)
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allegiance (Often used for loyalty to a country, leader, or cause.)
Antonyms
betrayal (The act of being disloyal or unfaithful.)
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treachery (Strong word for serious disloyalty, often involving deceit.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The quality of always supporting and being true to a person, group, or idea.
A strong feeling of support, devotion, or allegiance to a person, group, cause, or organization.
Grammar
Dictionary form
loyalty
IPA
GB/lˈɔɪəlti/
US/lˈɔɪəlti/
Syllables & stress
loy - alty (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (loy)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: loyalty
- Plural: loyalties, loyalty
Word family
Expressions
loyalty card
1/lˈɔɪəlti kˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
card for tracking customer rewards
A card a store gives you to collect points when you buy things.
Examples
- Don't forget to scan your loyalty card at the checkout.
- She keeps all her loyalty cards in her wallet.
loyalty program
1/lˈɔɪəlti pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
marketing rewards system for customers
A business plan that gives special offers to customers who buy often.
Examples
- The coffee shop's loyalty program gives you a free drink after ten purchases.
- Many airlines have loyalty programs for frequent flyers.
pledge loyalty
1/plˈɛd͡ʒ lˈɔɪəlti/
fixed phrase
formal
formally promise loyalty to someone
To seriously promise that you will stay loyal to a person, group, or idea.
Examples
- Soldiers must pledge loyalty to the constitution.
- He refused to pledge loyalty to the new regime.
- Senior officials pledged loyalty to their leader.
pledge loyalty
2/plˈɛd͡ʒ lˈɔɪəlti/
fixed phrase
promise to remain faithful
To make a serious promise to always support someone or something.
Examples
- The new citizens pledged loyalty to their adopted country.
- Employees are asked to pledge loyalty to the company values.