Main Entry:

al·lied

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈlīd, ˈa-ˌlīd\

Function:

adjective

Date:

14th century

1: having or being in close association : connected <two families allied by marriage>2: joined in alliance by compact or treaty ; specifically capitalized : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or those united against the Axis powers in World War II3 a: related especially by common properties or qualities <heraldry and allied subjects> b: related genetically