Synonyms for
Allegiance
Definition
loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- swear allegiance
- pledge allegiance
- allegiance to the crown
- allegiance to the country
- allegiance to a cause
- renew allegiance
- break allegiance
- solemn allegiance
Word family
noun allegiance
adjective allegiant
Usage note
Allegiance typically refers to a strong feeling of support or loyalty to a person, country, or cause. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in relation to oaths or duties.
Example sentences
- My dad has allegiance to his favorite football team.
- The soldiers showed their allegiance to their country by fighting bravely.
- The students showed their allegiance to their school by wearing their uniforms proudly.
- The employee's allegiance to the company never wavered.
- The athlete pledged allegiance to his coach and worked hard every day.
Quotes
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. - Francis Bellamy
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. - Confucius
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela