linientreu

loyal to the party line; conformist

English translations

  1. 01

    loyal

  2. 02

    faithful

  3. 03

    dutiful

Word details

German meaning
Sich strikt an eine vorgegebene Linie oder Ideologie haltend; konsequent in der Befolgung von Regeln oder Anweisungen.
English meaning
loyal to the party line
Synonym
loyal, treu
German example
Er war ein linientreuer Parteisoldat.
English example
He was a party loyalist.
Comparative
linientreuerSuperlative: am linientreusten

Example sentences with “linientreu”

  1. Er war stets ein linientreuer Parteisoldat. (He was always a party-loyal soldier.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the word 'linientreu'?

'Linientreu' is a compound of 'Linie' (line/party line) and 'treu' (loyal). It historically carries a political connotation of conforming to official ideology.