alliance
Pronunciation:
/əˈlaɪ.əns/noun
Definitions
The state of being allied.
Example: matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries
The act of allying or uniting.
A union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league.
Any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity.
verb
Definitions
To connect or unite by alliance; to ally.