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alliance

The correct spelling is alliance.

How to pronounce alliance

/əˈlaɪ.əns/
noun

IPA: /əˈlaɪ.əns/

Say it like: All-ian-se

The correct spelling is alliance. The state of being allied. For example: "matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries"

Usage Examples

matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The state of being allied.
  2. 2.The act of allying or uniting.
  3. 3.A union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league.
  4. 4.Any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity.
  5. 5.(with the definite article) The persons or parties allied.

verb

  1. 1.To connect or unite by alliance; to ally.

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