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noun. Definition of allegiance. as in loyalty. adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty torn between his allegiance to his native country and the opportunities a sports career in the U.S. could offer. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. loyalty. commitment. dedication. devotion. fidelity. fealty. faithfulness.
ALLEGIANCE meaning: 1. loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief: 2. loyalty and support for a ruler…. Learn more.
noun. /əˈliːdʒəns/. /əˈliːdʒəns/. [uncountable, countable] a person’s continued support for a political party, religion, leader, etc. to switch/transfer/change allegiance. an oath/a vow/a statement of allegiance. People of various party allegiances joined the campaign. allegiance (to somebody/something) to pledge/swear allegiance.
Definitions of allegiance. noun. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action. synonyms: commitment, dedication, loyalty. see more. noun. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) synonyms: fealty. see more. Pronunciation. US. /əˈlidʒəns/ UK. /əˈlidʒɪns/ Cite this entry.
1. Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause. See Synonyms at fidelity. 2. The obligations of a vassal to a lord. [Middle English alligeaunce, alteration of ligeaunce, from Old French ligeance, from lige, liege; see liege .] al·le′giant adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of allegiance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · noun. 1. the duty that was owed by a vassal to his feudal lord. 2. the obligation of support and loyalty to one's ruler, government, or country. 3. loyalty or devotion, as to a cause, person, etc.
