alliance · noun
Meanings and examples
An agreement between countries or groups to cooperate for a shared purpose.
The two parties formed an alliance to oppose changes to the electoral system.
An alliance of local charities is coordinating support for families affected by the closure.
Their alliance survived several disagreements because neither organisation could achieve its aims alone.
Regional alliances can give smaller producers a stronger voice in negotiations with large retailers.
Forms
- alliance singular
- alliances plural