Alliance Definition

ə-līəns
alliances
noun
alliances
A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes.
An alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.
American Heritage
An allying or being allied; specif., a union or joining, as of families by marriage.
Webster's New World
A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
American Heritage
A close association for a common objective, as of nations, political parties, etc.
Webster's New World
A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie.
The shifting alliances within a large family.
American Heritage
verb

(obsolete) To connect or unite by alliance; to ally.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Alliance

Noun

Singular:
alliance
Plural:
alliances

Origin of Alliance

  • Middle English from Old French aliance from alier to ally ally

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French aliance (French: alliance).

    From Wiktionary

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