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Definition of allyship
allyship
/ˈælaɪˌʃɪp/
al · ly · ship
Plural:allyships
allyship Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The state or practice of actively supporting and advocating for the rights and inclusion of a marginalized or underrepresented group of which one is not a member.
Example
"Meaningful allyship requires listening to marginalized voices and taking consistent action to challenge systemic inequities."
2
The state or condition of being an ally; a cooperative relationship or formal alliance between individuals, groups, or nations.
Example
"The two nations maintained a close allyship throughout the negotiations to ensure regional stability."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allyship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allyship