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English noun: alliance | |||
| 1. | alliance (state) the state of being allied or confederated | ||
| Synonyms | confederation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | coalition, fusion | ||
| 2. | alliance a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest | ||
| Samples | The shifting alliances within a large family. Their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them. | ||
| Synonyms | bond | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | connectedness, connection, connexion | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | silver cord | ||
| 3. | alliance (group) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty | ||
| Synonyms | alignment, alinement, coalition | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | organisation, organization | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Allies, Allies, allies, Axis, axis, bloc, Central Powers, combination, entente, entente cordiale, global organization, international organisation, international organization, Northern Alliance, popular front, United Front, world organisation, world organization | ||
| Member holonym | ally | ||
| Antonyms | nonalignment, nonalinement | ||
| 4. | alliance (communication) a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accord, pact, treaty | ||
| 5. | alliance (act) the act of forming an alliance or confederation | ||
| Synonyms | confederation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | group action | ||
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