🤝alliance

noun
/əˈlaɪəns/

Meaning

a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example Sentences

The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense.

The two countries formed a strong alliance for trade.

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

Example Expressions

form an alliance

Synonyms

union, pact, partnership, coalition, federation
Entry 1
union, pact, partnership, coalition, federation
Entry 2
partnership, coalition, union, pact
Entry 3
coalition, partnership

Antonyms

rivalry, hostility, separation, opposition, conflict, division
Entry 1
rivalry, hostility, separation
Entry 2
opposition, rivalry, conflict
Entry 3
division, rivalry

Collocations

strategic alliance, military alliance, political alliance, business alliance, form an alliance
Entry 1
strategic alliance, military alliance, political alliance, business alliance
Entry 2
strategic alliance, military alliance, form an alliance

More Example Sentences

Regional alliances play an important role in global politics.

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