ALLIANCE

• (noun) the act of forming an alliance or confederation

  synonyms : confederation

• (noun) a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

• (noun) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

  synonyms : alignment , alinement , coalition

  It was a coalition of democratic parties. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

  "the shifting alliances within a large family", "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"

  synonyms : bond

• (noun) the state of being allied or confederated

  synonyms : confederation

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