allegiant
Americanadjective
noun
Usage
What does allegiant mean? Allegiant is an adjective meaning loyal or faithful, especially to a person or cause. Less commonly, it is used as a noun meaning a faithful follower. Allegiant is often used to describe a loyalty that is considered extremely important, such as to a country or leader. Example: Her supporters have remained allegiant to her even in the aftermath of the scandal.
Etymology
Origin of allegiant
First recorded in 1605–15; allegi(ance) + -ant
Vocabulary lists containing allegiant
Example Sentences
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El-Sayed asked before paraphrasing John F. Kennedy’s famous line about whether his Catholic faith would make him allegiant to the pope.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
Sauer argued that not all people born in the U.S. are domiciled in or allegiant to the country—and therefore not under the country’s jurisdiction.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
These considerations, along with the obvious disrespect shown to her by her supposed allegiant lords, have made Rhaenyra desperate to find more dragonriders.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2024
Add in that cassettes and CDs continue to have allegiant devotees and the case can be made that the shops that have weathered the shutdown will come back strong.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2021
The wretch, whom she found fit for scorn, His own allegiant thoughts despise; And far into the shining morn Lazy with misery he lies.
From Angel in the House by Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore
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