loyal

Definition of Loyal in English :

1. loyal

steadfast in allegiance or duty

Example Sentences:
'loyal subjects'
'loyal friends stood by him'

2. loyal, patriotic

inspired by love for your country

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

Example Sentences:
'a firm ally'
'loyal supporters'
'the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe'
'fast friends'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Loyal

adjective

1.

having or showing continuing allegiance

2.

faithful to one's country, government, etc

3.

of or expressing loyalty

adjective

1.

faithful to the constituted authority of one's country

2.

faithful to those persons, ideals, etc. that one is under obligation to defend, support, or be true to

3.

relating to or indicating loyalty

adj.

1. Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign.

2. Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty. See Synonyms at faithful.

3. Of, relating to, or marked by loyalty: thanked the voters for their loyal support.