fealty

noun
UK: /ˈfiːəlti/
US: /ˈfiːəlti/

  1. Loyalty to a person, group, or belief.

    1. He pledged fealty to the king.
    2. Citizens show fealty to their nation by obeying laws and respecting its values.

  2. The duties of a vassal to his lord in the feudal system.

    1. The knight swore fealty to his lord.
    2. Feudalism required strict fealty from vassals, including military service and counsel.

Synonyms

loyalty allegiance devotion fidelity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fealty" in English means: Loyalty to a person, group, or belief., The duties of a vassal to his lord in the feudal system..

The phonetic transcription of "fealty" is /ˈfiːəlti/ in British English and /ˈfiːəlti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fealty": loyalty, allegiance, devotion, fidelity.

Example usage of "fealty": "He pledged fealty to the king.". More examples on the page.