alliance
Translation
alliance, union, partnership
Examples
The two countries formed a military alliance.
The two countries formed a military alliance.
They entered into a strategic alliance.
They entered into a strategic alliance.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) alliance ((between sb./sth.)) a union formed for mutual benefit The two countries formed an alliance.
((to form/enter into an)) alliance ((with sb.)) to create a formal agreement They entered into an alliance with the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coalition, partnership, union; Antonyms: rivalry, hostility
Etymology
From Old French 'alier' (to ally), from Latin 'alligare' (to bind to). The suffix '-ance' denotes a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'allies' coming together. The word sounds like 'all lions', imagine a group of lions working together.