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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStandfast
/ˈstænd.fæst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Firmly established; steadfast.
"Despite the challenges, she remained standfast in her beliefs."
- 1
To stand firm or remain resolute.
"He decided to standfast against the pressure to conform."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'standfast' originates from Middle English 'standfast', which combines 'stand' from Old English 'standan' meaning to remain in a position, and 'fast' from Old English 'fæst', meaning firm or secure. Historically, it has evolved to convey a sense of steadfastness and resilience.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Standfast" is said worldwide
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ferme
Transliteration: fɛʁm
"Elle est restée ferme dans ses convictions."
standhaft
Transliteration: ˈʃtantˌhaft
"Er blieb standhaft in seinen Überzeugungen."
fermo
Transliteration: ˈfermo
"È rimasta ferma nelle sue convinzioni."
firme
Transliteration: ˈfiɾ.me
"Ella se mantuvo firme en sus creencias."
firme
Transliteration: ˈfiʁ.mi
"Ela permaneceu firme em suas convicções."
अडिग
Transliteration: adig
"वह अपने विश्वासों में अडिग रही।"
坚定
Transliteration: jiān dìng
"她在信念上保持坚定。"
확고한
Transliteration: hwakgo-han
"그녀는 자신의 신념에 확고하게 남아 있었다."
堅固な
Transliteration: kengo na
"彼女は信念に堅固に留まった。"
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