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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The big difference between the chambers’ previous roles and the new alliance is that the formerly separate chambers were mostly focused on events, networking and business education, the FAQ page said.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The traffic has largely been one way – Musk aside, the new US president himself hasn’t spoken about the election or the party, which appears determined to forge an alliance.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
In Nashville, that legislative push involved the Broadway Entertainment Association, an alliance of downtown business owners that formed in early 2023 to back beneficial policies for the Lower Broadway tourism hub.
—Austin Hornbostel, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
But eventually, their platonic alliance turned romantic.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The traffic has largely been one way – Musk aside, the new US president himself hasn’t spoken about the election or the party, which appears determined to forge an alliance.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
In Nashville, that legislative push involved the Broadway Entertainment Association, an alliance of downtown business owners that formed in early 2023 to back beneficial policies for the Lower Broadway tourism hub.
—Austin Hornbostel, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
But eventually, their platonic alliance turned romantic.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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