semper fidelis

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈsem.per fiˈdeː.lis/, [ˈs̠ɛmpɛr fɪˈd̪eːlʲɪs̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈsem.per fiˈde.lis/, [ˈsɛmper fiˈd̪ɛːlis]

Phrase

semper fidēlis

1. always faithful

Usage notes

• Motto of the United States Marine Corps.

Descendants

• →⇒ English: semper fi