alliance

al·li·ance

noun \ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s\

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

Examples of ALLIANCE

1. We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
2. strengthen the alliance of western nations
3. There has been a pattern of shifting alliances in the political world.
4. The article condemns what some say is an unholy alliance between government and media.
5. one nation working in alliance with another
6. There is disagreement within the alliance about how to deal with this problem.

First Known Use of ALLIANCE

14th century

Related to ALLIANCE

Synonyms: accord, treaty, compact, convention, covenant, pact

Antonyms: disaffiliation, dissociation

Related Words: entente, entente cordiale; bargain, bond, charter, concord, contract, deal, settlement, understanding; projet

Near Antonyms: breakup, dissolution, disunion; division, parting, separation, severance, split; alienation, divorce, estrangement

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Rhymes with ALLIANCE

affiance, nonscience