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- [uh-lahy-uh ns]
- /əˈlaɪ əns/
- /əˈlaɪ.əns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lahy-uh ns]
- /əˈlaɪ əns/
Definitions of alliance word
- countable noun alliance An alliance is a group of countries or political parties that are formally united and working together because they have similar aims. 3
- countable noun alliance An alliance is a relationship in which two countries, political parties, or organizations work together for some purpose. 3
- noun alliance the act of allying or state of being allied; union; confederation 3
- noun alliance a formal agreement or pact, esp a military one, between two or more countries to achieve a particular aim 3
- noun alliance the countries involved in such an agreement 3
- noun alliance a union between families through marriage 3
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Origin of alliance
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English aliance < Old French, equivalent to ali(er) to ally + -ance -ance
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Parts of speech for Alliance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alliance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alliance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alliance
noun alliance
- concord — Concord is a state of peaceful agreement.
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- partnership — the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest.
- collusion — Collusion is secret or illegal co-operation, especially between countries or organizations.
- affiliation — If one group has an affiliation with another group, it has a close or official connection with it.
Antonyms for alliance
noun alliance
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- disunity — lack of unity or accord.
- divorce — a divorced man.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
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