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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Beijing has also been working to repair ties with American allies like Japan to try to weaken the security alliances forged by the Biden administration to constrain China.
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David Pierson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Working Together With Long-Term Partners Focusing on long-term collaboration in a strategic business alliance, rather than short-term gains, will set a brand apart from its competitors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Allies’ hopes Several Asian leaders also took to social media to congratulate Trump, expressing hopes for continued alliances.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Rubio’s first official engagement with the Quad foreign ministers signals the Trump administration’s focus on the alliance that first began in 2007, as well as broader efforts to combat China.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Pierson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Working Together With Long-Term Partners Focusing on long-term collaboration in a strategic business alliance, rather than short-term gains, will set a brand apart from its competitors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Allies’ hopes Several Asian leaders also took to social media to congratulate Trump, expressing hopes for continued alliances.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Rubio’s first official engagement with the Quad foreign ministers signals the Trump administration’s focus on the alliance that first began in 2007, as well as broader efforts to combat China.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 27 Jan. 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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