The alliance
Example: The alliance between the two countries brought peace.
Definition
"The alliance" refers to a formal agreement or union between two or more parties, especially countries or organizations, to cooperate for mutual benefit, often in political, military, or economic contexts. For example, "the alliance between the two countries brought peace."
Etymology
The term "the alliance" comes from the Old French word 'aliance,' meaning a bond or union. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the idea of joining forces or interests. Did you know that alliances have shaped much of world history by creating powerful coalitions?
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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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