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alliance

noun

the act of forming an alliance or confederation

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

əˈlaɪ.əns

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noun

  1. the act of forming an alliance or confederation

noun

  1. a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

noun

  1. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

noun

  1. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

    “the shifting alliances within a large family”

noun

  1. the state of being allied or confederated

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Example Sentences

the shifting alliances within a large family
their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them

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