alliance

noun

al·li·ance ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s How to pronounce alliance (audio)

: the state of being allied : the action of allying

nations in close alliance

: a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals

a closer alliance between government and industry

: an association to further the common interests of the members

specifically : a confederation of nations by treaty

the alliance of Western nations

: union by relationship in qualities : affinity

an alliance of industry and academia

: 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

单词	alliance
释义	alliance noun al·li·ance ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s 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 Synonyms accord compact convention covenant pact treaty See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Kids Definition alliance noun al·li·ance ə-ˈlī-əns 1 : a relationship in which people, groups, or countries agree to work together The oil company and the environmental group formed an unusual alliance. 2 : an association of people, groups, or nations working together for a specific purpose the Alliance for Arts Education Geographical Definition Alliance geographical name Al·li·ance ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Canton population 22,322 alliance noun 1 as in treaty a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance treaty pact accord convention covenant settlement compact entente deal contract concord charter understanding bond bargain entente cordiale projet 2 as in coalition an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory Synonyms & Similar Words coalition confederacy union federation league partnership confederation bloc combine group combination organization axis association faction fusion cooperative wing conspiracy affiliation cartel cabal syndicate block side trust front junto conference circuit 3 as in partnership the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month Synonyms & Similar Words partnership association collaboration relationship cooperation affiliation union connection merger confederation liaison relation interaction solidarity dealings tie-up hookup kinship symbiosis integration linkup unification unity exchange mutualism affinity reciprocity interconnection rapport intimacy incorporation interrelation business togetherness company sympathy oneness league cahoots companionship attachment fellowship closeness colleagueship bed Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissolution dissociation division breakup separation split disaffiliation disunion severance alienation divorce estrangement parting See More
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