adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' l ī d, ' a- ˌ l ī d
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : having or being in close association : CONNECTED <two families allied by marriage>
2 : joined in alliance by compact or treaty specifically capitalized : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or those united against the Axis powers in World War II
3 a : related especially by common properties or qualities <heraldry and allied subjects> b : related genetically