Meanings
The loyalty or commitment to a sovereign, government, or person.
کسی حاکم، حکومت، یا شخص کے ساتھ وفاداری یا وابستگی۔
وفاداری
wafaadari
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- national allegiance
- allegiance to the crown
- pledge allegiance
Example Sentences
Citizens are expected to show allegiance to their country.
شہریوں سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ اپنے ملک کے ساتھ وفاداری دکھائیں گے۔
shehrion se tawaqqo ki jati hai ke woh apne mulk ke saath wafaadari dikhayen ge.
The soldier swore an oath of allegiance to protect his nation.
سپاہی نے اپنی قوم کے تحفظ کے لیے وفاداری کا عہد کیا۔
sipahi ne apni qaum ke tahafuz ke liye wafaadari ka ahd kiya.
Allegiance to a leader is often tested in times of crisis.
رہنما کے ساتھ وفاداری اکثر بحران کے وقت پرکھا جاتا ہے۔
rahnuma ke saath wafaadari aksar buhran ke waqt parakha jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'allegiance' as a 'leg' you stand on for support.
Imagine a soldier saluting his flag, representing loyalty.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bahut nikle mere arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that one could die for them; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they were still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو ساتھ دے اس کا ساتھ دو۔
Jo saath de us ka saath do.
Support those who support you.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "allegantia" — loyalty, fidelity
First known use: 14th century
The term 'allegiance' evolved from the Latin 'allegantia' through Old French into Middle English, indicating a bond of loyalty to a sovereign or government.