allied

1 of 2

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

allied

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of ally entry 1

Synonyms of allied

Adjective

• related

Examples of allied in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Creating a market mechanism where compatibility is the price of admission forces traditional defense companies to compete with agile startups, ultimately lowering unit costs and guaranteeing better integration for the entire allied enterprise. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

The company has also received interest from allied nations within the AUKUS framework. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

One of the meteorologists who worked there was James Stagg, who went on to advise Allied leaders on the weather ahead of D-Day. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

The Kremlin, meanwhile, has consistently denied any responsibility for drone violations of allied airspace. — David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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