Alliance Definition
ə-līəns
alliances
noun
alliances
A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes.
An alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.
American Heritage
An allying or being allied; specif., a union or joining, as of families by marriage.
Webster's New World
A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
American Heritage
A close association for a common objective, as of nations, political parties, etc.
Webster's New World
A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie.
The shifting alliances within a large family.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- coupling
- combination
- fusion
- confederation
- bridebed
- wifehood
- weddedness
- spousehood
- husbandhood
- seato
- nato
- bond
- alinement
- alignment
- coalition
Other Word Forms of Alliance
Noun
Singular:
alliance
Plural:
alliancesOrigin of Alliance
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Middle English from Old French aliance from alier to ally ally
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French aliance (French: alliance).
From Wiktionary
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