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allegiance (adjective)

Allegiance refers to the loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior, or an individual to a group, cause, or country. It often implies a formal obligation or a deep-rooted sense of duty towards a specific entity.

💬 Example

"I felt a strong sense of allegiance to my local sports team even during their losing seasons."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'All-Liege-Ance'. All people owe their Liege lord a promise (Ance).

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
loyalty devotion fealty fidelity commitment
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I have allegiance with my country. → I have allegiance to my country.

He allegianced himself to the cause. → He pledged his allegiance to the cause.

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