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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Trump has long been doubtful of the mutual defense alliance.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
These collaborations are less about marketing alliances and more about spanning fundamental physics gaps that no single company can bridge.
—Sundeep Bajikar, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Morgan tried encouraging Mickey to join an alliance with her and Vinny and Zach, but Mickey had reservations, knowing how close Morgan is to those two.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 1 Aug. 2025
Second, by promising to further deregulate the internet, Trump may be cementing his alliance with some of the world’s biggest AI firms CEOs — minus Musk, for now — and potentially securing their backing for his candidates in the 2026 mid-terms and the 2028 presidential elections.
—Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
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Saige Miller, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
These collaborations are less about marketing alliances and more about spanning fundamental physics gaps that no single company can bridge.
—Sundeep Bajikar, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Morgan tried encouraging Mickey to join an alliance with her and Vinny and Zach, but Mickey had reservations, knowing how close Morgan is to those two.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 1 Aug. 2025
Second, by promising to further deregulate the internet, Trump may be cementing his alliance with some of the world’s biggest AI firms CEOs — minus Musk, for now — and potentially securing their backing for his candidates in the 2026 mid-terms and the 2028 presidential elections.
—Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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