The alliance
Example: The alliance between the countries helped stop the war quickly.
Definition
The alliance is a formal agreement or union between two or more parties, often countries or organizations, formed to achieve mutual benefits or goals, such as defense, trade, or political cooperation. For example, 'The alliance between the countries helped stop the war quickly.'
Etymology
The word "alliance" comes from the Old French term 'aliance,' derived from the Latin 'alligare,' meaning 'to bind to.' Did you know this reflects how alliances literally 'bind' parties together in agreement or friendship?
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"The alliance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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