ALLY


Meaning of ALLY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' a- ˌ l ī , ə - ' l ī

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural allies

Date: 1598

1 : a sovereign or state associated with another by treaty or league

2 : a plant or animal linked to another by genetic or taxonomic proximity

3 : one that is associated with another as a helper : AUXILIARY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.