Meaning & Definition of Alliance in English
English⟶
Alliance
/əlaɪəns/
noun
1. The state of being allied or confederated
synonym:
- alliance,
- confederation
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"
synonym:
- alliance,
- bond
3. An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
synonym:
- alliance,
- coalition,
- alignment,
- alinement
4. A formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
synonym:
- alliance
5. The act of forming an alliance or confederation
synonym:
- confederation,
- alliance
Examples of using
Japan entered into an alliance with France just before the war.