allegiance
Translation
allegiance, loyalty
Examples
Soldiers must pledge allegiance to their country.
Soldiers must pledge allegiance to their country.
His allegiance to the team was questionable.
His allegiance to the team was questionable.
Grammar Patterns
((allegiance)) to sb./sth. loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief. They swore allegiance to the new king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loyalty, fidelity, devotion; Antonyms: treason, betrayal
Etymology
From Old French 'legeance', related to 'liege' (lord). It originally meant the duty of a vassal to his lord.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a legion's allegiance'. A legion of soldiers has allegiance to their commander.