allegiant

American  

[uh-lee-juhnt] / əˈli dʒənt /

adjective

1. loyal; faithful.

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noun

1. a faithful follower; adherent.

   allegiants of religious cults.

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

Example Sentences

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

But in recent years, Dust-to-Digital has fostered an outsized and allegiant social media audience by sharing daily videos of legends like B.B.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2020

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 Patmore, Coventry Kersey Dighton