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.
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This is part one of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
On Thursday evening, Jim also interviewed Corning CEO Wendell Weeks, who also talked up the alliance.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The alliance has all the hallmarks of a Trumpian scheme.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The onetime alliance among the three-person majority of the mayor, Glassman and Sorensen now appears to be destroyed.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
On Thursday evening, Jim also interviewed Corning CEO Wendell Weeks, who also talked up the alliance.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
The alliance has all the hallmarks of a Trumpian scheme.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The onetime alliance among the three-person majority of the mayor, Glassman and Sorensen now appears to be destroyed.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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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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