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

Unlike their N.B.A. counterparts, highly paid coaches are the faces of the college game and the main mouthpieces to the referees, and allegiant fans follow their lead.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2019

"I promise that I will be true and allegiant to my liege Queen and Lady, Maud of England, and to her son and Prince, Henry Plantagenet, and thereof your Grace is witness."

From Via Crucis by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)