The alliance
Example: The alliance between the two countries helped end the war.
Definition
"The alliance" refers to a formal agreement or union between two or more parties, often countries or organizations, to cooperate for mutual benefit or to achieve a common goal, such as military support or economic partnership.
Etymology
The word "alliance" comes from the Old French word 'aliance,' which means 'union' or 'bond,' derived from the Latin 'alligare,' meaning 'to bind to.' Did you know the term originally implied a binding agreement, emphasizing commitment and unity?
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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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