alliance

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈlaɪ.əns/

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Noun

Singular alliance

Plural alliances

1. (countable) An alliance is a form of partnership between two or more parties. An alliance can be in the form of a coalition. It can also be an agreement or a form of friendship.

   The alliance was between Germany and Russia.