alliance
pronunciation
How to pronounce alliance in British English:
UK [əˈlaɪəns]
How to pronounce alliance in American English:
US [əˈlaɪəns]
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- Noun:
- the state of being allied or confederated
- a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
- an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
- a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
- the act of forming an alliance or confederation
Word Origin
- alliance (n.)
- c. 1300, "bond of marriage" (between ruling houses or noble families), from Old French aliance (12c., Modern French alliance) "alliance, bond; marriage, union," from aliier (Modern French allier) "combine, unite" (see ally (v.)). As a bond or treaty between rulers, late 14c.
Example
- 1. But there are several factors that could strain the alliance .
- 2. He grants that the secret alliance had its uses .
- 3. His alliance with britain 's david cameron was essential .
- 4. Alliance boots is a giant in europe and beyond .
- 5. The alliance has been enormously lucrative for both companies .