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allegiance Synonyms

Another word for allegiance

Choosing another word for allegiance depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate or citizen to a superior, sovereign, government, or group.

Usage Example

"New citizens are required to take an oath of loyalty to the nation's constitution."

Strongest
loyalty
fealty
fidelity
Strong
faithfulness
devotion
commitment
adherence
dedication

• noun (Context 2)

Devotion or faithfulness to a particular cause, ideology, principle, or person.

Usage Example

"Over the decades, voters in the industrial region gradually shifted their political allegiances."

Strongest
devotion
loyalty
commitment
Strong
dedication
adherence
attachment

Opposites of allegiance

The opposite of allegiance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disloyalty
treason
betrayal
treachery
defection
apostasy
perfidy
sedition
See all opposites of allegiance

• Nearby Words

allege
alleged
allegedly
allegiance
allegiant
allegoric
allegorical

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Allegiance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/allegiance
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