allegiance — Loyalty or commitment to a superior, group, or cause; faithful devotion to a person, country, or principle.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Loyalty or commitment to a superior, group, or cause; faithful devotion to a person, country, or principle.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈliːdʒəns/
Example Sentences
- The spy's allegiance was questioned when he was caught with enemy documents.
- My allegiance to pizza is unwavering, even when my diet coach glares at me.
- Students pledge allegiance to the flag every morning in American schools.
allegiance
NOUN[/əˈliːdʒəns/]
Loyalty or commitment to a superior, group, or cause; faithful devotion to a person, country, or principle.
Loyalty or commitment to a superior, group, or cause; faithful devotion to a person, country, or principle.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'alegeance,' derived from 'liege' meaning a feudal lord or sovereign. The word originally described the loyalty oath that medieval vassals swore to their lords.
Breakdown
a- (to/toward) + liege (feudal lord) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or quality)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The spy's allegiance was questioned when he was caught with enemy documents.”
“My allegiance to pizza is unwavering, even when my diet coach glares at me.”
“Students pledge allegiance to the flag every morning in American schools.”
“His allegiance switched from coffee to tea after moving to England.”
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