alliance — a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlaɪəns/
Example Sentences
- The superhero alliance was formed when Batman realized he couldn't handle all the villains alone.
- The unexpected alliance between cats and dogs in our neighborhood has made the mailman very nervous.
- The company formed a strategic alliance with its former competitor to enter the global market.
alliance
NOUN[/əˈlaɪəns/]
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
An alliance forms when separate groups join forces to overcome a challenge.
"An alliance built on reliance — together we stand with defiance."
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'aliance', derived from the verb 'alier' meaning 'to ally' or 'to bind together'. This comes from Latin 'alligare' (ad- 'to' + ligare 'to bind'), referring to the act of binding or joining together.
Breakdown
al- (to) + lig- (bind) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or condition) = alliance (state of being bound together)
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📝Examples
“The superhero alliance was formed when Batman realized he couldn't handle all the villains alone.”
“The unexpected alliance between cats and dogs in our neighborhood has made the mailman very nervous.”
“The company formed a strategic alliance with its former competitor to enter the global market.”
“NATO is one of the most powerful military alliances in the world.”
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