allied

adjective

al·​lied ə-ˈlīd  ˈa-ˌlīd 

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

Synonyms

• affiliated
• akin
• kindred
• related

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The meeting, set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Brussels, will focus on reinforcing allied support for Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office in January. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

Rutte shot down the possibility of deploying NATO troops to the region — as Russia gains support from allied countries’ militant groups. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024

She was promoted to records supervisor after accidently uncovering evidence of a Nazi plot to assassinate all three allied heads of state. —Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024

Harris appeared to have the superior ground game in Arizona, with her campaign and allied groups, like unions, working efficiently to knock on doors and turn out voters. —The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allied

adjective

al·​lied ə-ˈlīd  ˈal-ˌīd 

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