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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But Canada is focused on bolstering new alliances.
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Reuters, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Trump has also lambasted members of the alliance for shrugging off requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite much of the oil that Europe relies on navigating through the waterway.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Countries built strategic reserves, protected shipping routes, made alliances with fossil fuel producers and treated fossil energy as the bloodstream of national power.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The partnership continues the technical alliance between Lucas Oil, RCR and ECR Engines that stretches back more than a decade.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Trump has also lambasted members of the alliance for shrugging off requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite much of the oil that Europe relies on navigating through the waterway.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Countries built strategic reserves, protected shipping routes, made alliances with fossil fuel producers and treated fossil energy as the bloodstream of national power.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The partnership continues the technical alliance between Lucas Oil, RCR and ECR Engines that stretches back more than a decade.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliance. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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