allegiance
noun/əˈlidʒəns/
Frequency rank: #6,110 most common English word
Meaning
loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or person.
Example sentence
The soldiers swore an oath of allegiance to their country.
Synonyms & related words
- loyalty
- devotion
- commitment
- fidelity
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