What does Semper Fidelis mean?

What does Semper Fidelis mean?

• A. Always Loyal
• B. Always Faithful
• C. Forever Free
• D. Always Ready

Answer: (B)

Semper Fidelis is the United States Marine Corps motto. Semper means “Always,” and Fidelis means “faithful” (or, more precisely, trustworthy). The established translation is “Always Faithful,” which conveys a steadfast commitment to duties, to fellow Marines, and to the nation. That sense of unwavering fidelity is what the phrase is meant to express, more than just loyalty in a general sense. You’ll often hear Marines say “Semper Fi” as a shortened form. The other options drift from the official sense: “Always Ready” is a different motto (Semper Paratus) used by the Coast Guard, and “Forever Free” isn’t a translation of this Latin phrase.

Semper Fidelis is the United States Marine Corps motto. Semper means “Always,” and Fidelis means “faithful” (or, more precisely, trustworthy). The established translation is “Always Faithful,” which conveys a steadfast commitment to duties, to fellow Marines, and to the nation. That sense of unwavering fidelity is what the phrase is meant to express, more than just loyalty in a general sense.

You’ll often hear Marines say “Semper Fi” as a shortened form. The other options drift from the official sense: “Always Ready” is a different motto (Semper Paratus) used by the Coast Guard, and “Forever Free” isn’t a translation of this Latin phrase.