alliance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being allied or confederated
  2. noun a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
  3. noun an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

Etymology

From Middle English alliaunce, from Old French aliance (French alliance). Equivalent to ally + -ance. Compare with Doric Greek ἁλία (halía, “assembly”). See also al-.

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Synonyms

confederation

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