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loyalties

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɔɪəɫtiz// UK //lˈɔɪəltɪz// loy·al·ties

n. strong feelings of support or duty toward a person, group, or country. You use the plural form when someone feels pulled between different people or ideas.

n. feelings of allegiance or duty toward a person, institution, or cause. Often used in the plural to describe conflicting commitments or the various social ties an individual maintains.


SIMPLE

His loyalties are divided between his family and his career.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician's loyalties were questioned when it was discovered he had secret ties to a rival party.

COMPLEX

In a globalised world, many people navigate multiple loyalties, balancing their heritage and their current residence while maintaining professional allegiances that often transcend national borders.

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Often used in the plural when discussing conflicting allegiances or the abstract concept of devotion to multiple parties.

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