The ally
Example: During the war, France was the ally of Britain.
Definition
"The ally" refers to a nation, group, or individual that cooperates with or supports another, especially in a military or political context. For example, during a war, "the ally" of a country provides assistance and backing against common enemies.
Etymology
The term "the ally" originates from the Latin word 'alligare,' meaning 'to bind to' or 'to unite.' Over time, it evolved into Old French as 'alier' and then Middle English as 'allyen.' Did you know that being an ally originally implied a binding agreement, much like a formal contract between friends or nations?
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"The ally" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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