alliance

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit

Example Sentences

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

The two countries formed a strong alliance for trade.

The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense.

Example Expressions

form an alliance

Synonyms

coalition, partnership, union, pact, federation

Entry 1

coalition, partnership

Entry 2

partnership, coalition, union, pact

Entry 3

union, pact, partnership, coalition, federation

Antonyms

division, rivalry, opposition, conflict, hostility, separation

Entry 1

division, rivalry

Entry 2

opposition, rivalry, conflict

Entry 3

rivalry, hostility, separation

Collocations

strategic alliance, military alliance, form an alliance, political alliance, business alliance

Entry 2

strategic alliance, military alliance, form an alliance

Entry 3

strategic alliance, military alliance, political alliance, business alliance