Allegiance Definition & Meaning
allegiance
- noun
- the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
- the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
"Allegiance" in song lyrics
See how allegiance is used in real songs:
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"When you come to the bottom, pledge to our allegiance"
2 Live Crew — Boys With Da Bass -
"My name's allegiance"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"And I live beneath the scenic yeah, where the fossils pledged allegiance"
Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Odessa
Words that rhyme with allegiance
Usage tips for "allegiance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "allegiance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for allegiance to find words that pair well.
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