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Allegiance (Noun)

Meaning 1

The loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign).

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • Citizens are expected to show allegiance to their country by obeying the laws and participating in national elections.
  • Many citizens question their allegiance to the government when it fails to represent their interests.
  • During wartime, a person's allegiance is often tested by the difficult choices they must make to support their country.
  • The new citizen took an oath of allegiance to her adopted country, promising to defend its laws and institutions.
  • In many countries, showing allegiance to the state is a precondition for enjoying its full benefits and protections.

Synonyms

  • Fealty

Hypernyms

  • Trueness

Related Words

  • Allegiant (adjective)

Meaning 2

The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • She has consistently demonstrated her allegiance to the company's mission, which is why she rose through the ranks quickly.
  • Throughout his career, he has maintained his allegiance to the principles of environmental conservation and sustainability.
  • Their allegiance to their home country has been unwavering, despite the difficulties they have faced living abroad.
  • She remains loyal to her friends and shows allegiance to those in need of help or support.
  • The politician's allegiance to her constituents was evident in the many times she visited and listened to their concerns.

Synonyms

  • Loyalty
  • Dedication
  • Commitment

Hypernyms

  • Cooperation

Hyponyms

  • Communalism
  • Devotion
  • Enlistment
  • Consecration
  • Faith

Related Words

  • Allegiant (adjective)
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