English dictionary

alliance

/@/'l/aI//@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the state of being allied or confederated

noun.state

Synonyms confederation

Source: WordNet 3.0
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

noun.linkdef

Examples
The shifting alliances within a large family.

Synonyms bond

Source: WordNet 3.0
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

noun.group

Synonyms alignment alinement coalition

Antonyms nonalignment nonalinement

Source: WordNet 3.0
a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of forming an alliance or confederation

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league; as, matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state; an alliance between France and England.

noun

Source: webster1913