faithful

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[ˈfeɪθf(ʊ)l], (Adjective)

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- remaining loyal and steadfast
(e.g: throughout his career, he remained faithful to the principles of Classical art)

- not engaging in sexual relations with a person other than one's spouse or partner, in accordance with a previous promise or understanding
(e.g: her husband was faithful to her)

- following the facts or the original accurately
(e.g: the film was faithful to the book)


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[ˈfeɪθf(ʊ)l], (Noun)

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- those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party
(e.g: a muezzin called the faithful to prayer)


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