allegiances
|al-leg-ianc-es|
B2
/əˈliːdʒənsɪz/
(allegiance)
loyalty to a cause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allegiance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'allegiaunce,' where 'al-' meant 'to' and 'lige' meant 'liege or lord.'
Historical Evolution
'allegiaunce' transformed into the modern English word 'allegiance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loyalty to a lord,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or individual.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or individual.
His allegiances were divided between his family and his country.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 11:51