alliance

noun

al·li·ance ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s

Synonyms of alliance next

: the state of being allied : the action of allying

nations in close alliance

: a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals

a closer alliance between government and industry

: an association to further the common interests of the members

specifically : a confederation of nations by treaty

the alliance of Western nations

: union by relationship in qualities : affinity

an alliance of industry and academia

: a treaty of alliance

Example Sentences

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. See More

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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 June 2023 Ministerial alliances are not unique to Middletown. —

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Missy Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2023 The politics of imperialism are complex and made for what seem today strange alliances. —

Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 2 June 2023 This year’s edition will be held at the Freemasons Hall in the city of churches, through a long-term alliance with the South Australian government. —

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Matt Egan, CNN, 30 May 2023 In the runup to the election, Erdogan held off approving Sweden's entry into the NATO alliance — part of a Western effort to isolate Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine. —

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