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alliance
1[ uh-lahy-uhns ]
noun
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
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- a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states, or organizations:
an alliance between church and state.
- the persons or entities so allied.
- marriage or the relationship created by marriage between the families of the spouses.
- correspondence in basic characteristics; affinity:
the alliance between logic and metaphysics.
Alliance
2[ uh-lahy-uhns ]
noun
- a city in NE Ohio.
Alliance
1/ əˈɪəԲ /
noun
- the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party acting or regarded as a political entity from 1981 to 1988
- ( as modifier )
an Alliance candidate
alliance
2/ əˈɪəԲ /
noun
- the act of allying or state of being allied; union; confederation
- a formal agreement or pact, esp a military one, between two or more countries to achieve a particular aim
- the countries involved in such an agreement
- a union between families through marriage
- affinity or correspondence in qualities or characteristics
- botany a taxonomic category consisting of a group of related families; subclass
Other Word Forms
- t··aԳ noun adjective
- ԴDza·aԳ noun
- a·aԳ noun
- a·aԳ adjective
- a·aԳ noun
- ܲa·aԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of alliance1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A key part of that is forging new strategic alliances elsewhere, with Europe, and the UK.
Carney has vowed to raise defence spending to 2% of Canada's GDP, which is the target for all countries in the Nato military alliance.
North Korea and Russia demonstrated their "alliance and brotherhood" in Kursk, adding that a "friendship proven by blood" will greatly contribute to expanding the relationship "in every way".
On a visit to Manila last month, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington was "doubling down" on its alliance with the country and was determined to "re-establish deterrence" against China.
The lobbying effort has led to unusual alliances, particularly in the wake of the strikes, with both studios and Hollywood unions rallying on the same side.
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More About Alliance
is an alliance?
An alliance is the act or state of being in a mutually beneficial relationship to work toward a common goal, as in The United States’ longest alliance is with France.
Often, alliance refers to a formal agreement between nations that promise to assist each other in war, as in Germany, Italy, and Japan agreed on an alliance during World War II.
Alliance can also be used more generally to refer to the people or groups that come together in a common cause, as in The invading orcs were defeated by an alliance of men, elves, and dwarves.
Alliance is similar to words such as confederation, union, and league, which also refer to beneficial partnerships. Alliance is used more generally than these words, however.
Example: The kids at my school formed an alliance to stop the bully from harassing us.
Where does alliance come from?
The first records of the word alliance come from around 1250. It ultimately comes through the Old French alier, meaning “to ally.” An alliance is created when multiple groups or people decide to ally (join in partnership) with each other.
You have probably seen the word alliance used in history books, especially when learning about wars. Throughout history, nations have repeatedly formed alliances to avoid war or to help defend each other from a larger, more powerful threat. Both World War I and World War II involved alliances between a significant number of nations. In fact, World War I only escalated as badly as it did thanks to a complex web of alliances that forced many different countries into the conflict.
Did you know … ?
are some other forms related to alliance?
- interalliance (noun, adjective)
- nonalliance (noun)
- prealliance (noun)
- proalliance (adjective)
are some synonyms for alliance?
are some words that share a root or word element with alliance?
are some words that often get used in discussing alliance?
How is alliance used in real life?
Alliance is a word used to refer to partnerships or different parties working together toward a common goal.
BREAKING: NATO chief says alliance suspends meetings with Russia, puts "entire cooperation under review."
— The Associated Press (@AP)
is driving climate change in the . Join the , the largest global alliance racing to halve emissions by 2030.
— Exponential Roadmap Initiative (@exponentialroad)
The alliance between economy and technology ends up sidelining anything unrelated to its immediate interests.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex)
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True or False?
An alliance is a cooperative partnership where multiple parties work toward a common cause.
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