allegiance
word
/əˈɫidʒəns/
/ɐlˈiːdʒəns/
Definition
Loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, person, or country, often shown by supporting or obeying them.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, historical, or official contexts; often paired with 'swear,' 'pledge,' or 'declare.' 'Allegiance' is usually about nations, leaders, or causes. Not everyday speech; 'loyalty' is more general and common.
Spanish: lealtad - fidelidadPortuguese (BR): lealdade - fidelidadePortuguese (PT): lealdade - fidelidadeChinese (Simplified): 忠诚 - 忠心Chinese (Traditional): 忠誠 - 忠心Hindi: निष्ठा - वफादारीArabic: ولاء - إخلاصBengali: অনুগত্য - বিশ্বস্ততাRussian: верность - преданностьJapanese: 忠誠Vietnamese: trung thành - lòng trung thànhKorean: 충성Turkish: bağlılıkUrdu: وفاداری - اطاعتIndonesian: kesetiaan
Example Sentences
He swore allegiance to his country.
basic
The knight pledged his allegiance to the king.
basic
Children recite the pledge of allegiance at school.
basic
Many people feel a strong allegiance to their hometowns, even after moving away.
natural
After the new law passed, some citizens questioned their allegiance to the government.
natural
My allegiance shifts depending on who is right, not who's in charge.
natural