Allegiance

/əˈliːdʒəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The loyalty or commitment of an individual to a group or cause, especially to a nation or government.

The soldiers took an oath of allegiance to their country.

Obligatory loyalty or faithfulness to a person, group, or cause.

Her allegiance to the team was evident in how she supported them during every game.

The act of being faithful to a cause or principle.

His allegiance to the ideals of democracy shaped his political beliefs.

A citizen's or subject's loyalty to their ruler or government.

In times of war, allegiance to the crown is paramount.

An obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a government or ruler.

Many immigrants choose to pledge allegiance to their new country.

From Old French 'allegiance', from Latin 'allegantia', from 'allegare' meaning 'to bind to'.

pledge allegiance

Promise loyalty, especially to a country or flag.

allegiance to the crown

Loyalty owed to a monarch.

swear allegiance

Formally declare loyalty.

loyalty

A strong feeling of support or allegiance.

fidelity

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.

devotion

Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

Ride or die

I'm ride or die for this crew, my allegiance is strong.

Squad goals

Our allegiance to each other is what makes us squad goals.