allyship

noun

al·​ly·​ship ˈa-ˌlī-ˌship 

ə-ˈlī-

: the state or condition of being an ally : supportive association with another person or group

The rest of the third season of House of Cards details a fumbled allyship between the Russian president and President Frank Underwood.

—R. A. Farley

specifically : such association with the members of a marginalized or mistreated group to which one does not belong

The actress also shared how her allyship with the LGBT community played a part in her interest in playing Shelly Pfefferman in "Transparent."

—Mariah Cooper

Poor allyship is speaking over marginalized people by taking credit and receiving recognition for arguments that the unprivileged have been making for their entire lives.

—Hallie Sebastian

… there are even more brands this year who've created timely, Pride-themed products and initiatives that help you celebrate and show your support through glitter-packed campaigns and social-media rallies, and, most importantly, turn your product purchase into an act of allyship.

—Samatha Sasso

Examples of allyship in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the context of allyship, play is a powerful equalizer. —Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

But Végh characterized Vance’s visit to Hungary as an attempt to keep Orbán’s base mobilized ahead of the election—and a move that demonstrates the allyship between the MAGA movement and Orbán’s party. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026

Our allyship runs deeper than what is on our walls. —Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

Interventions need to account for their audience’s true perspectives on what makes allyship difficult. —Michael T. Warren, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for allyship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip