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alliance
noun al·li·ance \ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s\
: a union between people, groups, countries, etc. : a relationship in which people agree to work together
: the state of being joined in some activity or effort : the state of being allied
: a group of people, countries, etc., that are joined together in some activity or effort
Full Definition of ALLIANCE
1
a : the state of being allied : the action of allying 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
3
: union by relationship in qualities : affinity
4
: a treaty of alliance
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First Known Use of ALLIANCE
14th century
Related to ALLIANCE
- Antonyms
- disaffiliation, dissociation
Rhymes with ALLIANCE
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geographical name Al·li·ance \ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s\
Definition of ALLIANCE
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ALLIANCE Defined for Kids
alliance
noun al·li·ance \ə-ˈlī-əns\
Definition of ALLIANCE for Kids
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>
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