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alliance

al·liance

US/əˈlaɪ.əns/ common uk

noun

1.

the state of being allied or confederated

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2.

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

  • “the shifting alliances within a large family”
  • “their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them”
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3.

an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

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4.

a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

5.

the act of forming an alliance or confederation

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Origin

From Middle English alliaunce, from Old French aliance (French alliance). Equivalent to ally + -ance. Compare with Doric Greek ἁλία (halía, “assembly”). See also al-.

Phrases

  • airline alliance
  • Blue-Green alliance
  • gay-straight alliance
  • Grand Alliance
  • offensive and defensive alliance
  • red-green alliance
  • red-green-brown alliance
  • unholy alliance

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