allied

adjective

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

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
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The statements from allied countries were a distinct contrast from the early days after the 2023 attack, when governments rushed to back Israel. Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 20 May 2025 As the White House prepares to negotiate tariffs with various allied nations, technology observers are concerned guardrails will be ignored. Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 May 2025 The United States and a growing number of allied navies have stepped up transits to assert the right of passage and show support for the region in response to China's increasing assertiveness. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 According to local human rights groups, the army and allied forces have arrested hundreds people suspected of ties to the RSF — and at least dozens have been killed. Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for allied

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of allied was circa 1518

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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allied. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

allied

adjective
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

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