Meaning & use
alliance
A formal agreement or union between groups, nations, or individuals to work together toward a shared goal.
See it in a sentence
The two countries formed a military alliance after decades of tension.
The small businesses created an alliance to negotiate better prices from suppliers.
A note on using this word
Alliance is often used with 'form,' 'forge,' or 'break,' and usually implies a formal, sometimes strategic, relationship rather than simple friendship.
Words with a similar meaning
coalitionpartnership
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Words with an opposite meaning
rivalry
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