allied

adjective

1
: having or being in close association : connected
two families allied by marriage
2
: joined in alliance by compact or treaty
specifically, Allied : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or those united against the Axis powers in World War II
3
a
: related especially by common properties or qualities
heraldry and allied subjects
b
: related genetically

Examples of allied in a Sentence

people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures
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The plan also emphasizes exporting American AI leadership through full-stack partnerships with allied nations, combining chips, software, models and standards. Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Leading up to the debate, Joe Biden had returned to Europe for a G-7 summit in Italy after being in France for an event days earlier honoring Allied veterans in France on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 July 2025 The Defense Ministry did not immediately answer Fox News’ Digital’s questions about what type of commitments Healey wants to see from allied nations in support of Kyiv. Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025 The assessment was briefed to some U.S. lawmakers, Defense Department officials and allied countries in recent days, four of the sources said. Josh Feldman, NBC news, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for allied

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of allied was circa 1518

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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allied. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

allied

adjective
1
: being related or connected in some way
chemistry and allied subjects
2
a
: joined in alliance
allied nations
b
capitalized : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or World War II

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