C1 adjective Formal

allegiance

/əˈliː.dʒəns/

Allegiance refers to the loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior, or an individual to a group, cause, or country. It often implies a formal obligation or a deep-rooted sense of duty towards a specific entity.

Exemplos

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1

I felt a strong sense of allegiance to my local sports team even during their losing seasons.

I felt a deep loyalty to my local sports club even when they were not performing well.

2

The soldiers were required to swear an oath of allegiance to the sovereign before starting their service.

The military personnel had to formally promise their loyalty to the monarch before beginning their duties.

3

You can't just switch your allegiance to the other brand of coffee after years of drinking this one!

You shouldn't change your loyalty to a different coffee company after being a customer here for so long.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
allegiance
Advérbio
allegiantly
Adjetivo
allegiant
Relacionado
ally
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Dica de memorização

Break the word into 'All-Legion'. Imagine a soldier giving their 'all' to their 'legion' (army).

Quiz rápido

During the naturalization ceremony, the new citizens were asked to swear their ___ to the constitution.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: allegiance

Exemplos

1

I felt a strong sense of allegiance to my local sports team even during their losing seasons.

everyday

I felt a deep loyalty to my local sports club even when they were not performing well.

2

The soldiers were required to swear an oath of allegiance to the sovereign before starting their service.

formal

The military personnel had to formally promise their loyalty to the monarch before beginning their duties.

3

You can't just switch your allegiance to the other brand of coffee after years of drinking this one!

informal

You shouldn't change your loyalty to a different coffee company after being a customer here for so long.

4

The dissertation explores how political allegiance is formed during early childhood socialization.

academic

The academic paper investigates the development of political loyalty during the early years of a person's life.

5

Maintaining employee allegiance is a critical challenge for management after a corporate merger.

business

Keeping staff committed and loyal is a major difficulty for leaders following the joining of two companies.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
allegiance
Advérbio
allegiantly
Adjetivo
allegiant
Relacionado
ally

Colocações comuns

pledge allegiance to formally promise one's loyalty
shift allegiance to change one's loyalty from one group to another
political allegiance loyalty to a specific political party or ideology
divided allegiance loyalty that is split between two opposing groups
swear allegiance to take a formal oath of loyalty

Frases Comuns

Pledge of Allegiance

A specific patriotic oath recited in the United States

oath of allegiance

A formal promise of loyalty to a government or ruler

change allegiances

To stop supporting one group and start supporting another

Frequentemente confundido com

allegiance vs alliance

An alliance is a formal agreement or pact between two parties for mutual benefit, while allegiance is an individual's feeling of loyalty to one party.

allegiance vs obedience

Obedience is the act of following orders, whereas allegiance is the underlying devotion that may or may not result in following orders.

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Notas de uso

Allegiance is most commonly used in political, legal, or formal contexts involving nations and leaders. However, it can be used metaphorically to describe intense loyalty to brands, sports teams, or ideologies.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the preposition 'for' after allegiance. Correct usage requires the preposition 'to' (e.g., 'allegiance to the flag', not 'allegiance for the flag').

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Dica de memorização

Break the word into 'All-Legion'. Imagine a soldier giving their 'all' to their 'legion' (army).

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French 'ligeance', based on 'lige' (liege), which originally referred to the relationship between a feudal vassal and their lord.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun (though 'allegiances' is used for multiple loyalties) Commonly followed by the preposition 'to' Often used as the object of 'pledge', 'swear', or 'shift'
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Contexto cultural

In the United States, the 'Pledge of Allegiance' is a central cultural ritual, often recited by students at the start of the school day to express loyalty to the country.

Quiz rápido

During the naturalization ceremony, the new citizens were asked to swear their ___ to the constitution.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: allegiance

Palavras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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