alliance
noun
al·li·ance
ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
1
a
: the state of being allied : the action of allying
nations in close alliance
b
: a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals
a closer alliance between government and industry
2
: an association to further the common interests of the members
specifically
: a confederation of nations by treaty
the alliance of Western nations
3
: union by relationship in qualities : affinity
an alliance of industry and academia
4
: a treaty of alliance
Examples of alliance in a Sentence
We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
strengthen the alliance of western nations
There has been a pattern of shifting alliances in the political world.
The article condemns what some say is an unholy alliance between government and media.
one nation working in alliance with another
There is disagreement within the alliance about how to deal with this problem.
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Some may have felt your intimate needs were not being met or that there’s been a need for revision around trust, vulnerability and alliances.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
SkyTeam updates lounge access rules One of the three major alliances, SkyTeam has updated its lounge access rules for many of its member airlines and airports.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
According to Newsweek reporting, European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have already started laying the groundwork for defenses, should Russian troops set foot on alliance soil.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether making early alliances, or chasing an idol-hunting Mary Zheng, or outrunning Charity Nelms for an advantage, Sai played hard and played fast.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
SkyTeam updates lounge access rules One of the three major alliances, SkyTeam has updated its lounge access rules for many of its member airlines and airports.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
According to Newsweek reporting, European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have already started laying the groundwork for defenses, should Russian troops set foot on alliance soil.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether making early alliances, or chasing an idol-hunting Mary Zheng, or outrunning Charity Nelms for an advantage, Sai played hard and played fast.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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alliance
noun
al·li·ance
ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s
1
: the state of being allied
2
a
: a union between persons, families, or parties
b
: a union between nations for assistance and protection
3
: a treaty of alliance
Geographical Definition
Alliance
geographical name
Al·li·ance
ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s
city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Canton population 22,322
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