semper fidelis

[ sem-perfi-dey-lis; English sem-per fi-dey-lis, -dee- ]

/ ˈsɛm pɛr fɪˈdeɪ lɪs; English ˈsɛm pər fɪˈdeɪ lɪs, -ˈdi- /

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Latin.

always faithful: motto of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Words nearby semper fidelis

Semmes, semmit, semolina, Sempach, semper fi, semper fidelis, semper idem, semper paratus, sempervivum, sempiternal, semplice

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How to use semper fidelis in a sentence

These lines were surrounded with a wreath and surmounted by a knight's head, visor down, and the motto: "Semper Fidelis."
Eneas Africanus|Harry Stillwell Edwards
Across a corner of the mount, in delicate feminine tracery, was written: "Semper idem; semper fidelis."
When God Laughs and Other Stories|Jack London
The money is to be known hereafter as the Semper Fidelis endowment.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus|Jessie Graham Flower
Grace went on to explain the purpose of the Semper Fidelis Club.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus|Jessie Graham Flower

All those in favor of the name Semper Fidelis, please manifest it by holding up their right hands.
Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College|Jessie Graham Flower

British Dictionary definitions for semper fidelis

semper fidelis

/ Latin (ˈsɛmpə fɪˈdeɪlɪs) /

always faithful

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Cultural definitions for semper fidelis

semper fidelis

[ (sem-puhr fi-day-lis) ]

Latin for “always faithful”; the motto of the United States Marine Corps.