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Difference between fidelity and loyalty?
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Jul 7, 2013 4:55 PM
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I consider them to be basically the same. I would use "fidelity"when talking about being faithful to a spouse. It is also used by audio enthusiasts when referring an accurate reproduction of an audio source, as in "high-fidelity audio."
I would use "loyalty' when talking generally about "remaining true.
July 7, 2013
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They are synonyms with nuances in meaning. Only an advanced learner can learn to grasp the small differences in meaning...
But here is one attempt at an explanation:
from
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/loyalty
Loyalty, allegiance, fidelity [and faithfulness] all imply a sense of duty or of devoted attachment to something or someone.
Loyalty connotes /sentiment and the feeling of devotion/ that one holds for one's country, creed, family, friends, etc.
Allegiance applies particularly to a citizen's duty to his or her country, or, by extension, one's obligation to support a party, cause, leader, etc.
Fidelity implies unwavering devotion and allegiance to a person, principle, etc.
July 8, 2013
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