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alliance

noun

al·​li·​ance ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s How to pronounce alliance (audio)
1
a
: the state of being allied : the action of allying
nations in close alliance
b
: a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals
a closer alliance between government and industry
2
: an association to further the common interests of the members
specifically : a confederation of nations by treaty
the alliance of Western nations
3
: union by relationship in qualities : affinity
an alliance of industry and academia
4
: a treaty of alliance

Example Sentences

We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry. strengthen the alliance of western nations There has been a pattern of shifting alliances in the political world. The article condemns what some say is an unholy alliance between government and media. one nation working in alliance with another There is disagreement within the alliance about how to deal with this problem. See More
Recent Examples on the Web That has long meant an alliance with the building trades, including unions that represent refinery and utility workers who would join forces to defeat certain kinds of climate legislation. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Studio Dragon is still renegotiating its deal to supply Netflix, and CJ ENM has formed an alliance with Paramount Global. Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Khan had served as prime minister for over three-and-a-half years until he was brought down by an alliance of political parties in a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April. Munir Ahmed, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 As a reminder, the Triarchy is an alliance of the Free Cities of Essos led by Craghas Drahar, the Crabfeeder. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 4 Sep. 2022 The Triarchy is an alliance of three of the Free Cities of western Essos: Myr, Lys and Tyrosh, according to the books. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 Despite commanding Westeros’ most powerful navy, Corlys is outmatched by the enemy, who have the full support of an alliance called the Triarchy behind them. Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 The elven statesman visits Khazad-dûm to propose an alliance between their races on a secret project headed up by Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards), the greatest of elven smiths. Joey Morona, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 After a virus breaks out and turns most of the population into zombies, some of the last humans on earth form an unlikely alliance while taking a road trip to a safe haven in Los Angeles. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see ally entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of alliance was in the 13th century

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