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Definition alliance in American English

alliance noun

noun
/əˈlaɪəns/
1

an arrangement between two or more people, groups, or countries by which they agree to work together to achieve something

Example

an alliance between conservative Democrats and moderate Republicans

Example

Successive French governments maintained the alliance with Russia.

Example

a marketing campaign by Apple in alliance with other names

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2

a group of people, organizations, or countries who have united to work together to achieve something

Example

members of other parties within the alliance

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Definition alliance in American English