Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis"
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The Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" is a Latin phrase meaning "Always Faithful," symbolizing the unwavering loyalty and commitment of United States Marines to their country, Corps, and fellow Marines.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" canonical | 2 |
| Semper Fidelis (associated with the Marine Corps) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1530994 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" Context triple: [Marine Corps core values, relatedTo, Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis"]
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Semper Fortis (associated with the U.S. Navy)
Semper Fortis (associated with the U.S. Navy) is a Latin phrase traditionally linked to the U.S. Navy that conveys the ideal of being "Always Courageous" or "Always Strong."
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Marine Corps core values
Marine Corps core values are the foundational ethical principles—honor, courage, and commitment—that guide the conduct, decision-making, and warrior ethos of United States Marines.
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Marine Corps emblem
The Marine Corps emblem is the iconic insignia of the United States Marine Corps, featuring an eagle, globe, and anchor that symbolize the service’s commitment to country, global reach, and naval heritage.
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motto "Annuit cœptis"
"Annuit cœptis" is a Latin motto, appearing on the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States, traditionally interpreted as meaning "He has favored our undertakings."
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“This We’ll Defend” motto
“This We’ll Defend” is the official motto of the United States Army, expressing its commitment to protect the nation and its values.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" Target entity description: The Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" is a Latin phrase meaning "Always Faithful," symbolizing the unwavering loyalty and commitment of United States Marines to their country, Corps, and fellow Marines.
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A.
Semper Fortis (associated with the U.S. Navy)
Semper Fortis (associated with the U.S. Navy) is a Latin phrase traditionally linked to the U.S. Navy that conveys the ideal of being "Always Courageous" or "Always Strong."
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B.
Marine Corps core values
Marine Corps core values are the foundational ethical principles—honor, courage, and commitment—that guide the conduct, decision-making, and warrior ethos of United States Marines.
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C.
Marine Corps emblem
The Marine Corps emblem is the iconic insignia of the United States Marine Corps, featuring an eagle, globe, and anchor that symbolize the service’s commitment to country, global reach, and naval heritage.
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D.
motto "Annuit cœptis"
"Annuit cœptis" is a Latin motto, appearing on the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States, traditionally interpreted as meaning "He has favored our undertakings."
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E.
“This We’ll Defend” motto
“This We’ll Defend” is the official motto of the United States Army, expressing its commitment to protect the nation and its values.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin phrase
ⓘ
military motto ⓘ motto ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| adoptedByCommandant | Charles G. McCawley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| adoptionYear | 1883 ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
Marine Corps emblem inscriptions
ⓘ
Marine Corps publications ⓘ Marine Corps songs ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Marine Corps ethos
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Marine Corps identity ⓘ Marine Corps values ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
faithfulness to Corps
ⓘ
faithfulness to Marines ⓘ faithfulness to country ⓘ faithfulness to mission ⓘ |
| etymologyComponent |
fidelis
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semper ⓘ |
| fidelisMeaning | faithful ⓘ |
| hasAbbreviation | Semper Fi ⓘ |
| hasCulturalRole |
expression of Marine camaraderie
ⓘ
rallying cry for Marines ⓘ |
| influences | Marine Corps public image ⓘ |
| isMottoOf | United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mottoOfBranch |
U.S. Marine Corps
ⓘ
linked to:
United States Marine Corps
|
| predecessorMotto |
By Sea and by Land
ⓘ
Fortitudine ⓘ |
| primaryAssociation | United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| regionOfUse |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| relatedConcept |
esprit de corps
ⓘ
military honor ⓘ |
| semperMeaning | always ⓘ |
| shortForm |
Semper Fi
ⓘ
linked to:
Semper Fidelis
|
| symbolizes |
commitment
ⓘ
duty ⓘ faithfulness ⓘ honor ⓘ unwavering loyalty ⓘ |
| symbolizesLoyaltyTo |
United States Marine Corps
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country ⓘ fellow Marines ⓘ |
| translationToEnglish | Always Faithful ⓘ |
| usedBy |
United States Marines
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linked to:
United States Marine Corps
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| usedIn |
Marine Corps ceremonies
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Marine Corps recruiting ⓘ Marine Corps traditions ⓘ Marine Corps training ⓘ |
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Subject: Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" Description of subject: The Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" is a Latin phrase meaning "Always Faithful," symbolizing the unwavering loyalty and commitment of United States Marines to their country, Corps, and fellow Marines.
Referenced by (3)
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linked to: Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis"