noun

allies

allies, confederates, partners

The two countries are close allies.

The two countries are close allies.

He is one of my strongest allies in the company.

He is one of my strongest allies in the company.

allies ((of sb./sth.)) people or countries joined in an alliance. They were allies of the United States.

Synonyms: partners, supporters, confederates; Antonyms: enemies, opponents, adversaries

From Old French 'alier', from Latin 'alligare' meaning 'to bind to'.

Think of the phrase 'All eyes on our allies' to remember the spelling and meaning.

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