Alliance: meaning, definitions and examples

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alliance

 

[ ษ™หˆlaษชษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Synonyms

coalition, partnership, union

Examples of usage

  • The two countries formed a strong alliance to combat terrorism.
  • The alliance between the two organizations helped them achieve their goals.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A relationship in which people agree to work together.

Synonyms

collaboration, cooperation, partnership

Examples of usage

  • The alliance between the two companies proved to be very successful.
  • The business alliance allowed both companies to expand their market reach.
Context #3 | Noun

politics

A close association of groups or nations promoting common interests.

Synonyms

coalition, partnership, union

Examples of usage

  • The political alliance between the two parties ensured a stable government.
  • The alliance of nations worked together to address global issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "alliance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alianรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Allianz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aliansi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŒัะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sojusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ็›Ÿ (doumei)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alliance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alianza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ittifak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๋งน (dongmaeng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุงู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aliance

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aliancia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”็›Ÿ (liรกnmรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zveza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bandalag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ittifaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alianza

Word origin

The word 'alliance' originated from Old French 'aliier' meaning 'combine, unite'. It entered the English language in the early 13th century. The concept of alliances has been prevalent throughout history, with countries, organizations, and individuals forming partnerships for various purposes such as defense, trade, and mutual benefit.

See also: allied, allies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,791, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.