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allegiance

noun
/əˈliː.dʒəns/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

The soldiers swore allegiance to their country.

Example Expressions

swear allegiance

Synonyms

loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, fidelity
Entry 1
loyalty, devotion
Entry 2
loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, fidelity

Antonyms

disloyalty, betrayal, treachery
Entry 1
disloyalty, betrayal
Entry 2
betrayal, disloyalty, treachery

Collocations

allegiance to, swear allegiance, pledge allegiance, loyalty and allegiance

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