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 alliance alliance /əˈlaɪəns/

noun

  1. The act of forming an alliance or confederation  ( alliance , confederation )
    the act of forming an alliance or confederation
  2. A formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim  ( alliance )
    a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
  3. An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty  ( alinement [Non-standard] , alliance , coalition , alignment )
    an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
     Several countries formed an alignment to promote trade and mutual interests.
    Several countries formed an alignment to promote trade and mutual interests.
  4. A connection based on kinship, marriage or common interest  ( alliance , bond )
    a connection based on kinship, marriage or common interest
     The shifting alliances within a large family
    the shifting alliances within a large family
     Their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them
    their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them
  5. The state of being allied or confederated  ( alliance , confederation )
    the state of being allied or confederated