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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Working together in their secret alliance, Kamilla and Kyle joined forces to vote out Mitch Guerra – a plan that was reciprocated by allies Joe and Eva.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
President Donald Trump and his inner circle have been clear in their desire to pull Washington away from its role as the alliance's spine, swiveling towards domestic issues and to the Indo-Pacific.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Rovajärvi, Northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
This new facet of their alliance includes the release of Apriel Nemotron 15B, a reasoning model designed for real-time workflow execution.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 May 2025
But Finland is one of NATO’s newest members, joining two years ago, and the moves no doubt reflect Moscow’s own perception of a threat: This 830-mile frontier is now the Western alliance’s longest line of contact with Russia.
—Johanna Lemola, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
President Donald Trump and his inner circle have been clear in their desire to pull Washington away from its role as the alliance's spine, swiveling towards domestic issues and to the Indo-Pacific.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Rovajärvi, Northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
This new facet of their alliance includes the release of Apriel Nemotron 15B, a reasoning model designed for real-time workflow execution.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 May 2025
But Finland is one of NATO’s newest members, joining two years ago, and the moves no doubt reflect Moscow’s own perception of a threat: This 830-mile frontier is now the Western alliance’s longest line of contact with Russia.
—Johanna Lemola, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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