faithful

/ˈfeɪθfəl/
noun
  1. People who are loyal believers in a religion or cause (usually used with 'the').
    • The party's faithful gathered to hear the candidate speak.
    • The faithful filled the cathedral for the evening service.
    • The faithful donated generously to the charity.
adjective
  1. Loyal and constant in support or allegiance to a person, group, or cause.
    • The dog remained faithful to its owner even after he lost everything.
    • Faithful employees are the backbone of any successful company.
    • She has been a faithful friend for over twenty years.
  2. Accurate and true to the original; not changing or distorting.
    • The movie is a faithful adaptation of the novel.
    • The translation is faithful to the author's original meaning.
    • He gave a faithful account of what happened that night.
  3. Having a strong belief in a religion; devout.
    • She lived a faithful life dedicated to her church.
    • The faithful congregation gathered every Sunday.
    • He was a faithful follower of his faith's teachings.
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