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alliance
alliance
/əˈlaɪəns/
noun
The act of forming an alliance or confederation
(
alliance
,
confederation
)
the act of forming an alliance or confederation
A formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
(
alliance
)
a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
(
alinement
[Non-standard]
,
alliance
,
coalition
,
alignment
)
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
Several countries formed an alignment to promote trade and mutual interests.
Several countries formed an alignment to promote trade and mutual interests.
A connection based on kinship, marriage or common interest
(
alliance
,
bond
)
a connection based on kinship, marriage or common interest
The shifting alliances within a large family
the shifting alliances within a large family
Their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them
their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them
The state of being allied or confederated
(
alliance
,
confederation
)
the state of being allied or confederated
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