alliance
noun
al·li·ance
ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
1
a
: the state of being allied : the action of allying
nations in close alliance
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
the alliance of Western nations
3
: union by relationship in qualities : affinity
an alliance of industry and academia
4
: a treaty of alliance
Examples of alliance in a Sentence
We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
strengthen the alliance of western nations
There has been a pattern of shifting alliances in the political world.
The article condemns what some say is an unholy alliance between government and media.
one nation working in alliance with another
There is disagreement within the alliance about how to deal with this problem.
Recent Examples on the Web
Any movement by Netanyahu away from that stand would jeopardize his fragile alliance with Israel's far-right and could threaten his hold on the prime minister's office.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Other updates in the pipeline include having the opportunity to upgrade on more Oneworld alliance and partner airlines.
—Juan Ruiz, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2024
The snap legislative election called by Macron for early July — just before Paris hosted the world’s biggest sporting event — resulted in a hung parliament, with no party or alliance securing a majority.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
Under such a scenario, Russia would attempt to seize NATO territory and China would blockade Taiwan as a fait accompli to undermine alliance cohesion.
—Lorenz Meier, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Other updates in the pipeline include having the opportunity to upgrade on more Oneworld alliance and partner airlines.
—Juan Ruiz, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2024
The snap legislative election called by Macron for early July — just before Paris hosted the world’s biggest sporting event — resulted in a hung parliament, with no party or alliance securing a majority.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
Under such a scenario, Russia would attempt to seize NATO territory and China would blockade Taiwan as a fait accompli to undermine alliance cohesion.
—Lorenz Meier, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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alliance
noun
al·li·ance
ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s
1
: the state of being allied
2
a
: a union between persons, families, or parties
b
: a union between nations for assistance and protection
3
: a treaty of alliance
Geographical Definition
Alliance
geographical name
Al·li·ance
ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s
city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Canton population 22,322
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