allynoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæl.aɪ/us/ˈæl.aɪ/C2 a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war:
The US is one of Britain's staunchest allies.
During the First World War, Turkey and Germany were allies/Turkey was an ally of Germany.
See also
the Allies
C1 someone who helps and supports someone else:
He is generally considered to be the prime minister's closest political ally.
More examples
- a staunch friend and ally
- a steadfast friend/ally
- Cuba became an ally of the Soviet Union in the 1950s.
- If the violence continues, they risk alienating one of their most powerful allies.
- NATO allies have decided to send peace-keeping troops to the troubled area.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Helpers and accomplices
- a tower of strength idiom
- abet
- accessory
- accomplice
- acolyte
- Asst
- buddy
- collaborator
- confederate
- enabler
- help
- man Friday
- mate
- moll
- partner
- right-hand man
- second 1
- support group
- support network
- tower
See more results »
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Acting, being or existing together
Supporters, members & defenders