Definition Essay: What Does The Word Loyalty Mean?

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What does the word “loyalty” mean? Today, it seems to be many different perceptions and definitions for this special term. Most people considers loyalty to be defined as respect, honesty, love and patience. In my opinion, loyalty means to be honest with yourself before promising commitment, honesty, and/or faithfulness to others. While in the Oxford English dictionary, the meaning of loyalty is Faithful adherence to one's promise, oath, word of honor, conjugal faithfulness and/or fidelity. So which definition is the true meaning of loyalty? Loyalty is a complicated concept which can be interpreted in many points of views. It is related to many other terms such as family, relationships, and friendships. There is loyalty within family because

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