Dictionary Entry
allegiant
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/uh-lee-juhnt/Word FrequencyRare (1.9)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Loyal or obedient to a person, cause, or belief.
In a Sentence
“The citizens remained allegiant to their country, even during difficult times.”
Published Usage Examples
“Should they remain allegiant to their party and vote for Scott McAdams, the Democratic candidate?”
“In another group, still allegiant to the gangsters, were men such as”
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Origin
From Middle English 'allegeaunce' (loyalty), from Old French 'alegeance'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “allegiant”
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