the faithful

noun

1

: the people who believe or participate in a religion

The faithful gather here each year to celebrate together.

2

: the people who are loyal members or supporters of a group or organization

The faithful come out and cheer for the team every year.

The convention was packed with the Republican/Democratic faithful.

Examples of the faithful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s an entire episode devoted to the faithful Nightcrawler defending his bigot half-brother, Graydon Creed, from the Acolytes of Magneto, another mutant group who see Magneto as a messiah. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Given that most of the world’s Anglicans live in Africa, the growing influence of the faithful in the Global South has played an increasingly important role in debates and decision-making within the broader Anglican Communion in the 21st century. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

The Oscar-winning director cast the actor as Eumaeus, the faithful servant of Odysseus (Matt Damon) coming to terms with his grief over his master’s prolonged absence. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

The bells atop a small stone church sounded as the faithful dressed in their Sunday best headed home to neat frame houses. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for the faithful

• unfaithful