ALLIANCE


Meaning of ALLIANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : the state of being allied : the action of allying

b. : a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals

a closer alliance between government and industry

2. : an association to further the common interests of the members ; specifically : a confederation of nations by treaty

3. : union by relationship in qualities : affinity

4. : a treaty of alliance

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.