Words Like ALLEGIANCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to ALLEGIANCE.
7 Alternative Words Similar to allegiance
2 examples of allegiance
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allegiance to science
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they felt no loyalty to a losing team
10 definitions of allegiance
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The tie or obligation, implied or expressed, which a subject owes to his sovereign or government; the duty of fidelity to one's king, government, or state.
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the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
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the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
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Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause. See Synonyms at fidelity.
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The obligations of a vassal to a lord.
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The tie or obligation of a subject or citizen to his sovereign or government; the duty of fidelity to a king, government, or state.
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Hence Observance of obligation in general; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion.
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Synonyms Allegiance, Loyalty, Fealty. Allegiance is the most formal and official of these words; it is a matter of principle, and applies especially to conduct; the oath of allegiance covers conduct only.
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Loyalty is a matter of both principle and sentiment, conduct and feeling; it implies enthusiasm and devotion, and hence is most frequently chosen for figurative uses: as, loyalty to a lover, husband, family, clan, friends, old traditions, religion. Neither allegiance nor loyalty is confined to its original meaning of the obligation due from a subject to a prince.