alliance meaning and definition

ALLIANCE noun

Definition of alliance (noun)

1. the state of being allied or confederated
   • synonyms: confederation
2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
   • "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"
   • synonyms: bond
3. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
   • synonyms: alignment, alinement, coalition
   • antonym: nonalignment
4. a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
5. the act of forming an alliance or confederation
   • synonyms: confederation