noun
alliance
uh-LY-unss/əˈlaɪəns/
A relationship or agreement to work together toward shared goals.
The two neighborhood groups form an alliance to protect the park.
Etymology
“Binding to” supplies the image of parties tied together. Alliance first named a marriage bond, then broadened to combinations for a common purpose and treaties of mutual support.
In context
we can take courage from that alliance with civil society in different countries to support their problem-solving, among the Afghans, inside the Palestinian population, between the peoples of Palestine and Israel.
More examples
- Their military alliance commits them to mutual defense.
- An alliance of local shops funds the festival.
- The parties built new alliances before the election.
Forms
alliance · alliances
ally noun — A person or group that provides shared support.
Similar words
- coalition
- Often unites distinct groups temporarily for a particular objective.
- partnership
- Often suggests more direct or continuing shared work.