fidelitas
The English word 'loyalty' is translated into Latin as fidelitas.
fidelitas is a noun used to express faithfulness or devotion to a person, a cause or a nation.
Meaning: faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation (noun)
Did you know?
- The concept of fidēs was so central to Roman society that it was often personified as a goddess, representing the reliability of spoken oaths.
- The word 'fidelity' in English, derived from fidelitas, is the basis for the term 'hi-fi' in audio equipment, referring to 'high fidelity' or faithful reproduction of sound.
- Roman soldiers took a sacred oath called the sacramentum, which transformed fidelitas from a personal choice into a legal and religious obligation to the emperor.
Examples in context
- Iuravit fidem patriae.He/she swore loyalty to the country.
- Demonstravit suam devotionem erga magistratum.He/she demonstrated loyalty towards the magistrate.
- Semper ostendit fidelitatem erga me.He/she always shows loyalty towards me.
- Amicus eius demonstrat observantiam in omnibus.His/her friend shows loyalty in everything.
- In exercitu fidelitas necessaria est.In the army, loyalty is necessary.
Example conversation
Gaius and Lucia discuss their friendship.
- GaiusGratias tibi ago pro tua fidelitate, Lucia.Thank you for your loyalty, Lucia.
- LuciaAmici semper fidelitatem habent, Gai.Friends always have loyalty, Gaius.
- GaiusTua fidelitas mihi carissima est.Your loyalty is very dear to me.
- LuciaEt ego te semper amabo.And I will always love you.
