allegiance (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈliːdʒəns/

Definition

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Examples

• His allegiance to his political party never wavered.

• The soldiers pledged their allegiance to the new commander.

• She felt a strong sense of allegiance to her hometown.

How to Use allegiance

allegiance to (prepositional phrase)

The person or group to whom loyalty is owed. — "He transferred his allegiance to a rival company."

Synonyms of allegiance

Words with a similar meaning to allegiance:

• loyalty
• fidelity
• fealty
• devotion

Antonyms of allegiance

Words with the opposite meaning to allegiance:

• betrayal
• treachery

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