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Bill W

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The word "infidelity" originates from Latin and French, ultimately deriving from the Latin word "infidelis," meaning "unfaithful" or "disloyal.  

It entered the English language around the 15th century. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first known use of the noun "infidelity" in English is from 1509, in the writings of Alexander Barclay, a poet and clergyman. The core meaning revolves around a breach of faith or loyalty, initially in religious contexts ("unbelief") but later extending to interpersonal relationships, particularly romantic ones. 

Examples of "infidelity" in a sentence:  
"As a result of their infidelity, the people descended into moral and spiritual corruption."
"I like books about atheism and infidelity and general neuroticism much more." 
"George ignored his partner's infidelities." 
"I divorced him for infidelity."
"Napoleon on the other hand spoke of her in his will with marked tenderness, and both excused and forgave her infidelity to him."
"His infidelity to his wife and his harshness towards his son Carlino are blemishes on a splendid career, but he more than expiated these faults by his tragic end." 

Synonyms for infidelity: unfaithfulness, cheating [informal], adultery, betrayal 

 

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Paladin

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The relationship between infidelity and religious belief couldn't be clearer than in the word infidel which has and is used to refer to an adherent to a religion other than one's own. 

While we are all familiar with infidelity referring to being sexually unfaithful, I've never heard of an adulterous partner being called an infidel. Maybe I could start a trend. Now where do I find an unfaithful partner? Hmmm  💔 :)

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drpaladin

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32 minutes ago, Paladin said:

The relationship between infidelity and religious belief couldn't be clearer than in the word infidel which has and is used to refer to an adherent to a religion other than one's own. 

While we are all familiar with infidelity referring to being sexually sexual unfaithful, I've never heard of an adulterous partner being called an infidel. Maybe I could start a trend. Now where do I find an unfaithful partner? Hmmm  💔 :)

I have confidence there are those out there capable of infinite infidelity.

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drpaladin

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In a rage, Howard smashed a high fidelity stereo. Does this mean he is promoting infidelity?

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Paladin

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38 minutes ago, drpaladin said:

In a rage, Howard smashed a high fidelity stereo. Does this mean he is promoting infidelity?

Definitely a Raging infidel. 

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