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 of allied

• 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

Officials said future phases of the project would expand allied health program capacity and align with the Rocklin campus modernization project currently underway. —Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026

In rural areas, however, their reputation is radioactive due to the brutal actions of government troops and allied militias. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026

Putin will also hold talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to discuss development of the strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Kyrgyzstan. —Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

Tehran and Washington traded strikes through the crucial channel late Thursday, as both parties accused each other of firing on non-allied vessels in the Gulf. —Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026

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