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    Allegiance and loyalty are synonyms. Both are nouns. They are defined in terms of each other:

    loyalty
    Word forms: plural loyalties
    uncountable noun
    Loyalty is the quality of staying firm in your friendship or support for someone or something.
    I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy. [+ to]
    This is seen as a reward for the army’s loyalty during a barracks revolt earlier this month.

    Synonyms: faithfulness, commitment, devotion, allegiance

    allegiance
    Word forms: plural allegiances
    variable noun
    Your allegiance is your support for and loyalty to a particular group, person, or belief.
    My allegiance to Kendall and his company ran deep. [+ to]
    …a community driven by strong ties and allegiances.

    Synonyms: loyalty, duty, obligation, devotion

    --Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers