1a : the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord. b(1) : the fidelity owed by a subject or citizen to a sovereign or government I pledge allegiance to my country. (2) : the obligation of an alien to the government under which the alien resides.

What is another term for allegiance?

Some common synonyms of allegiance are devotion, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, and piety.

What is allegiance to a country?

An allegiance is a duty of fidelity said to be owed, or freely committed, by the people, subjects or citizens to their state or sovereign.