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alliances

The correct spelling is alliances.

How to pronounce alliances

noun

Say it like: All-ian-ses

The correct spelling is alliances. 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

Definition

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.

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