Synonyms of alliance

alliance

noun

ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s 

1

as in treaty

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples

the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treaty
• pact
• accord
• convention
• covenant
• compact
• settlement
• deal
• contract
• entente
• understanding
• charter
• bond
• concord
• bargain
• entente cordiale
• projet

2

as in coalition

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coalition
• confederacy
• union
• federation
• league
• partnership
• confederation
• bloc
• combination
• combine
• group
• axis
• organization
• association
• faction
• fusion
• cartel
• conspiracy
• block
• wing
• cooperative
• syndicate
• affiliation
• cabal
• side
• trust
• front
• junto
• conference
• circuit

3

as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partnership
• association
• collaboration
• relationship
• cooperation
• affiliation
• connection
• union
• merger
• relation
• confederation
• liaison
• interaction
• dealings
• solidarity
• tie-up
• integration
• kinship
• linkup
• hookup
• exchange
• unification
• symbiosis
• unity
• reciprocity
• interconnection
• affinity
• incorporation
• interrelation
• intimacy
• rapport
• business
• sympathy
• mutualism
• company
• oneness
• attachment
• companionship
• league
• togetherness
• closeness
• fellowship
• bed
• cahoots
• colleagueship

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• breakup
• separation
• split
• disaffiliation
• severance
• disunion
• divorce
• parting
• alienation
• estrangement

Examples of alliance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Early in World War II, a battle of words was fought by an unlikely political alliance headquartered in Chicago and determined to keep the United States out of the conflict. —Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024

The company has used properties like its National Spelling Bee to court interest and has even dipped its toes into sports with an alliance with the WNBA. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024

Erdoğan’s stance on Ukraine, Russia and Israel highlights the complex and challenging alliances America’s next president will be forced to navigate. —Keir Simmons, NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024

The reasons cited included the ease of booking, the low cost of redemptions, and the ability to book on partner airlines within the SkyTeam alliance. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024