The alliance
Example: The alliance between the two countries helped win the war.
Definition
"The alliance" refers to a formal agreement or union between two or more parties, typically countries or organizations, to cooperate for mutual benefit, especially in political, military, or economic matters. For example, the alliance between the two countries helped win the war.
Etymology
The term "alliance" comes from the Old French word 'aliance,' which means a bond or connection. It traces back to the Latin 'alligare,' meaning 'to bind to.' Did you know? The word originally implied a binding agreement, much like tying two parties together for a common purpose.
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"The alliance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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