allyship

noun

al·​ly·​ship ˈa-ˌlī-ˌship How to pronounce allyship (audio)
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Ultimately, being a co-conspirator is the true goal of allyship, despite the challenges involved. Chermaine Burleson, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Apr. 2024 Champion Inclusivity: Promote allyship and support for underrepresented groups to foster a fair and thriving organizational culture. Julia Rafal-Baer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Surely Nicole will be rewarded for her unsubtle act of self-interested allyship toward Bre. Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024 Julie Kratz is the founder of Next Pivot Point and The Little Allies, organizations that work to promote allyship in the workplace, as well as with future ... Julie Kratz, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for allyship 

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allyship was in 1849

Dictionary Entries Near allyship

Cite this Entry

“Allyship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allyship. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!