Synonyms of alliance

alliance

noun

ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s 

1

as in treaty

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples

the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treaty
• pact
• accord
• convention
• covenant
• compact
• settlement
• deal
• contract
• entente
• understanding
• charter
• bond
• concord
• bargain
• entente cordiale
• projet

2

as in coalition

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coalition
• confederacy
• union
• federation
• league
• partnership
• confederation
• bloc
• combination
• combine
• group
• axis
• organization
• association
• faction
• fusion
• cartel
• conspiracy
• block
• wing
• cooperative
• syndicate
• affiliation
• cabal
• side
• trust
• front
• junto
• conference
• circuit

3

as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partnership
• association
• collaboration
• relationship
• cooperation
• affiliation
• connection
• union
• merger
• relation
• confederation
• liaison
• interaction
• dealings
• solidarity
• tie-up
• integration
• kinship
• linkup
• hookup
• exchange
• unification
• symbiosis
• unity
• reciprocity
• interconnection
• affinity
• incorporation
• interrelation
• intimacy
• rapport
• business
• sympathy
• mutualism
• company
• oneness
• attachment
• companionship
• league
• togetherness
• closeness
• fellowship
• bed
• cahoots
• colleagueship

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• breakup
• separation
• split
• disaffiliation
• severance
• disunion
• divorce
• parting
• alienation
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alliance

The researchers pointed to the alliance’s May agreement to develop UUVs for protecting underwater infrastructure while supporting surveillance, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine missions. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

New alliance Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson (right) speaks with moderator Brian Robinson during the Georgia Chamber’s annual congressional luncheon in Athens on Wednesday. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

One of those alliance is a coalition consisting of at least 50 political parties spearheaded by close allies of the prime minister. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

His alliance with the far-right of American politics is anathema to the over 70% of Jewish Americans who vote Democratic. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026