allied

adjective

al·​lied ə-ˈlīd  ˈa-ˌlīd 

1

: having or being in close association : connected

two families allied by marriage

2

: joined in alliance by compact or treaty

specifically, Allied : 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 II

3

a

: related especially by common properties or qualities

heraldry and allied subjects

b

: related genetically

Synonyms

• affiliated
• akin
• kindred
• related

Examples of allied in a Sentence

people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures

Recent Examples on the Web

The 100-foot cliff juts out over the Omaha and Utah beaches, where thousands of U.S. troops landed on June 6, 1944, as Allied forces stormed the coast and, ultimately, turned the tide of World War II in their favor. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 June 2024

Eighty years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in a history-altering battle for the future of humanity. —Craig Shirley, National Review, 6 June 2024

Over the entire Battle of Normandy, codename Operation Overlord, which lasted until Aug. 30, 73,000 Allied troops were killed and 155,000 wounded. —The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 6 June 2024

In 1998, the pair collaborated on the movie, Saving Private Ryan, which told the story of the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. —Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allied

adjective

al·​lied ə-ˈlīd  ˈal-ˌīd 

1

: being related or connected in some way

chemistry and allied subjects

2

a

: joined in alliance

allied nations

b

capitalized : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or World War II