Semper Fortis (associated with the U.S. Navy)

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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."

Observed surface forms (4)

Surface form Occurrences
Semper Fortis 0
Fortis 0
Semper 0
Semper Fidelis 0

Statements (34)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Latin motto
military motto
associatedWith United States Navy
surface form: U.S. Navy sailors

United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
commonTranslation Always Courageous
contrastedWith Semper Fidelis
hasWord Fortis
Semper
language Latin
Latin
Latin
literalTranslation Always Strong
meaningConveys courage
resilience
steadfastness
strength
meaningInEnglish always
strong
mottoFor values of the United States Navy
oftenRenderedInEnglishAs Always Courageous
Always Strong
relatedConcept commitment
duty
honor
military courage
naval service
symbolizes enduring strength of sailors
unwavering courage at sea
topic Latin military phrases
U.S. Navy mottos
usedAs informal motto of the United States Navy
usedIn U.S. Navy culture
naval traditions

Referenced by (1)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Department of the Navy hasMotto Semper Fortis (associated with the U.S. Navy)