allegiance
/əˈliːdʒəns/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5929 in the learning path
忠诚；效忠
Definitions
n. Loyalty and support given to a country, group, or leader.
忠诚；效忠
Example
Despite moving abroad, he kept his allegiance to his hometown club.
尽管移居国外，他仍忠于家乡的俱乐部。
Political allegiance can influence how voters interpret economic policies and assess the performance of elected officials.
政治立场上的忠诚会影响选民如何解读经济政策，以及如何评价当选官员的表现。
Collocations
- pledge allegiance to
- political allegiance
- switch allegiance
Synonyms
- loyalty
- devotion
Antonyms
- disloyalty
Usage tip
效忠对象用to引出：allegiance to a country。
FAQ
- What does allegiance mean?
- Loyalty and support given to a country, group, or leader.
- How is allegiance pronounced?
- UK /əˈliːdʒəns/, US /əˈliːdʒəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
