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alliance — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alignment noun The arrangement of things in a straight line, or the state of being correctly positioned relative to each other.
  • alliance noun A formal agreement or partnership between countries, groups, or people to work together for a shared goal.
  • bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  • covenant noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.

Senses

alliance is used for these senses in English:

  • alignment An alliance of factions.
  • bond A binding agreement, a covenant.
  • covenant A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.
  • wedding ring (jewellery) One of a pair or rings exchanged by spouses in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them, symbolizing continuous fidelity.

alignment — full definition

  1. noun The arrangement of things in a straight line, or the state of being correctly positioned relative to each other.
  2. noun Agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or goals.

alliance — full definition

  1. noun A formal agreement or partnership between countries, groups, or people to work together for a shared goal.
  2. noun A close relationship or connection more generally.

Related French words