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   alliance

   /əˈlʌɪəns/

   noun

   • 1. a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations: "a defensive alliance between Australia and New Zealand" Similar associationunionleaguetreatypactcompactententeconcordatblocconfederationfederationconfederacycoalitionconsortiumcombinesyndicateaffiliationpartnershipfraternitybrotherhoodsororityteamringsocietyclubguildgrouporganization
   • ▪ a relationship based on similarity of interests, nature, or qualities: "an alliance between medicine and morality" Similar relationshipaffinityassociationconnectionclosenesskinshippropinquityOpposite distanceseparation
   • ▪ the state of being joined or associated: "his party is in alliance with the Greens"
   • ▪ a group of closely related plant associations.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French aliance, from alier ‘to ally’ (see ally1).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of alliance in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a group of countries, political parties, or people who work together because of shared interests or aims, or the act of forming such a group: [ C ] Switzerland does not belong to any military alliance. [ U ] Alliance against our common enemy is our only hope for survival.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › allianceAlliance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ALLIANCE is the state of being allied : the action of allying. How to use alliance in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALLIANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a group of countries, political parties, or people who work together because of shared interests or aims, or the act of forming such a group: [ C ] Switzerland does not belong to any military alliance. [ U ] Alliance against our common enemy is our only hope for survival.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › allianceALLIANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes. Synonyms: compact, pact. a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states, or organizations: an alliance between church and state. the persons or entities so allied.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › alliancealliance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of alliance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALLIANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An alliance is a group of countries or political parties that are formally united and working together because they have similar aims.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › allianceAlliance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ALLIANCE meaning: 1 : a union between people, groups, countries, etc. a relationship in which people agree to work together; 2 : the state of being joined in some activity or effort the state of being allied.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › allianceAlliance - definition of alliance by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. the act of allying or state of being allied; union; confederation. 2. a formal agreement or pact, esp a military one, between two or more countries to achieve a particular aim. 3. the countries involved in such an agreement. 4. a union between families through marriage. 5. affinity or correspondence in qualities or characteristics. 6.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishALLIANCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    ALLIANCE definition: an agreement between countries or political parties to work together to achieve something: .

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › alliancealliance - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    alliance meaning, definition, what is alliance: an arrangement in which two or more coun...: Learn more.