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alliance

/əˈlaɪ.əns/
al · li · ance
Plural:alliances
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Adjective:allied
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• noun

1

A formal agreement or union formed between countries, organizations, or individuals to work together toward a shared goal or mutual benefit.

Example

"The two universities formed a strategic alliance to share research facilities and funding."

2

A relationship or connection created between families or individuals, especially through marriage.

Example

"In medieval Europe, royal marriages were frequently arranged to secure political alliances between neighboring kingdoms."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French aliance, derived from the verb alier ('to bind together, unite'), which ultimately traces back to the Latin alligare ('to bind to').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alliance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alliance
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