1. Plural of allegiant; persons who owe or give allegiance to a sovereign, state, or cause.
Usage: formal or archaic; often used in historical or political contexts

Examples

• The king's allegiants gathered to pledge their loyalty at the coronation.
• During the revolution, allegiants of the crown faced persecution from the rebels.
• The allegiants remained steadfast in their support of the established government.
• Historical records show that many allegiants fled the country when the regime fell.
• The treaty required all allegiants to swear an oath of fidelity to the new monarch.