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 sun was yet to rise over the beaches of Normandy when, on June 6, 1944 -- 80 years ago this week -- thousands of American sons and Allied troops began what would become the largest amphibious assault in history. —Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 6 June 2024

More than 4,400 Allied troops died on D-Day alone with estimates of about 218,000 killed, wounded or missing by Aug. 31, 1944. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024

At midnight, Allied bombers began attacking targets along the Normandy coast and further inland. —The Week Uk, theweek, 6 June 2024

Image Image Image The allied army did not advance to save the Jews of Europe — suggestions that the railroads to Auschwitz be bombed were rejected. —Roger Cohen Laetitia Vancon, New York Times, 6 June 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