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

• 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

His father landed on the beaches of Normandy during the allied invasion in World War II, while his sister was a captain in the Navy. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Allied governments have defended their decision not to shoot them down, citing potential danger to civilians and infrastructure on the ground. —David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025

Over the past 25 years, Thaksin has built one of the country’s most famous and successful political dynasties, with allied candidates winning almost every election since 2001. —Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025

Many Allied soldiers drowned, hit mines or were cut down by Nazi machine gun crossfire. —Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for allied

• abide
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied
• beside

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