Allegiance Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Allegiance Information and Meaning

See also NATIONALISM.

abjuration

the act of renouncing upon oath, as by an alien applying for citizenship who renounces allegiance to a former country of nationality.

defection

the act of abandoning a person or cause to which one has an obligation or allegiance, especially accompanied by flight from one’s country. —defector, defectionist, n.

fealty

1. In the Feudal System, allegiance of a vassal to his lord.

2. allegiance.

genuflection, genuflexion

kneeling or bending the knee, especially in worship or reverence.

myrmidon

a follower who obeys orders without question. —myrmidonian, adj.

obeisance

1. a gesture of respect, as a bow.

2. homage or an act of homage. —obeisant, adj.