The alliance
Example: The alliance strengthens cooperation
Definition
"The alliance" refers to a formal agreement or union between two or more parties, typically countries or organizations, to cooperate for mutual benefit or to achieve common goals, often enhancing strength, support, or collaboration.
Etymology
The word "alliance" comes from the Old French word 'aliance,' which means a bond or connection. It derives from the Latin 'alligare,' meaning 'to bind to,' composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'ligare' (to bind). Did you know? The concept of alliance has been central to political and military strategy throughout history.
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"The alliance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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