faithful in WordNet English dictionary

1. marked by fidelity to an original
   "a close translation"; "a faithful copy of the portrait"; "a faithful rendering of the observed facts"
   close  faithful 
   
2. steadfast in affection or allegiance
   "years of faithful service"; "faithful employees"; "we do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor"
   faithful 
   
3. not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
   "he remained faithful to his wife"
   faithful 
   

1. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
   congregation  fold  faithful 
   
2. any loyal and steadfast following
   faithful