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the faithful in British Englisha. the believers in and loyal adherents of a religious faith, esp Christianity b. any group of loyal and steadfast followers See full dictionary entry for faithfulthe faithful in American English 1. the true believers (in any specified religion) 2. the loyal adherents or supporters See full dictionary entry for faithful Examples of 'the faithful' in a sentencethe faithful And Samir was exactly the kind of man to do it, the faithful retainer, a type recognizable anywhere in the Middle East.She turned from the window, and as she did so she was suddenly and forcibly aware that the bell was still summoning the faithful.They walked into the hall, where the faithful Angus wished Bill good afternoon, and took his case upstairs. Synonyms of 'the faithful'believers, brethren, followers, congregation More Synonyms of the faithful Definition the believers in a religious faith The faithful revered him then as a prophet. Synonyms believers brethren followers adherents the elect communicants See faithfulAdditional synonymsDefinition a group of worshippers Most members of the congregation arrive a few minutes before the service. Synonyms parishioners, host, brethren, crowd, assembly, parish, flock, fellowship, multitude, throng, laity Nearby words ofthe faithful - the dumps
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