allegiant

1 of 2

adjective

al·​le·​giant ə-ˈlē-jənt also a- 

: giving allegiance : loyal

it is impossible to be allegiant to two opposing forces

—Christian Science Monitor

allegiant

2 of 2

noun

al·​le·​giant ə-ˈlē-jənt also a- 

plural -s

: one that owes allegiance

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

allegiance + -ant

First Known Use

Adjective

1556, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for allegiant

• regent