what does "sempre fi" mean?

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"Semper fi"

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Semper FidelisThe United States Marine Corps adopted the motto, Semper Fidelis in 1883, on the initiative of the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Colonel Charles McCawely. There were three mottos prior to Semper Fidelis including "Fortitudine" (meaning "with courage") antedating the War of 1812, which was a nod to the British Royal Marines, "Per Mare, Per Terram" (Latin for On sea, on Land) and, up until 1843, there was also the motto "To the Shores of Tripoli". "Semper fidelis" signifies the dedication and loyalty that individual Marines are expected to have for "Corps and Country", even after leaving service. The Marines frequently shorten the motto to "Semper Fi."

"Semper Fidelis" is also the title of the official march of the United States Marine Corps, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. Sousa was director of the United States Marine Band ("The President's Own") when a replacement for Hail to the Chief was requested, but later rejected. Sousa considered it to be his "most musical" march. It was prominently featured in the movie A Few Good Men. Lyrics to the march were written by Charles Burr and can be found on Wikisource.
On every eagle, globe and anchor in the Marine Corps, the eagle holds a ribbon emblazoned "Semper Fidelis".

Answer 2

Sempre Fi

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It's Semper Fi...which is semper fidelis. It means always faithful in latin! Its the Marine Corps motto!! Its corps values!

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"Always faithful." This phrase has served as motto or title for several entities of which included the Lynch Family of Galway, the City of Exeter as well as the United States Marine Corp.

The Lynches were one of the Twelve Tribes of Galway, who were fourteen merchant families who dominated the political, commercial, and social life of the city of Galway in western Ireland between the 13th and 16th centuries. Members of the 'Tribes' were considered Old English gentry, and distinguished themselves from the Gaelic peoples who lived in the hinterland of the city.

The City of Exeter, in Devon, England, is believed to have adopted the motto in 1588, to signify the city's loyalty to the English Crown. According to White's Devonshire Directory of 1850, it was Queen Elizabeth I who suggested that the city adopt this motto (perhaps in imitation of her own motto, Semper eadem, "Ever the same"). Her suggestion is said to have come in a letter to "the Citizens of Exeter," in recognition of their gift of money toward the fleet that had defeated the Spanish Armada; however the city archives do not hold this letter. John Hooker's map of Exeter of around 1586 shows the city's coat of arms without the motto, suggesting that the city's use of the motto is no older than this.

The United States Marine Corps adopted the motto, Semper Fidelis in 1883, on the initiative of the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Colonel Charles McCawely. There were three mottos prior to Semper Fidelis including "Fortitudine" (meaning "with courage") antedating the War of 1812, which was a nod to the British Royal Marines, "Per Mare, Per Terram" (Latin for On sea, on Land) and, up until 1843, there was also the motto "To the Shores of Tripoli". "Semper fidelis" signifies the dedication and loyalty that individual Marines are expected to have for "Corps and Country", even after leaving service. The Marines frequently shorten the motto to "Semper Fi."

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what does "sempre fi" mean?

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"semper fi" is an abbreviation for "Semper Fidelis" meaning: Always faithful.
Its used by several entities, not only military!

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it means always faithful and is used mainly in the military sempre fi do or die

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Semper fidelis-Latin for always faithful

Answer 9

It is latin for Semper Fidelis Which in latin translates into always faithful

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The motto of the USMC, it's short for "semper fidelis" which is latin for "always faithful".