alliance
gb/əlˈaɪəns/ us/əlˈaɪəns/
B1
English
~ 2500
szövetség, együttműködési megállapodás, együttműködés, partnerség, összefogás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[group/organization/country] forms an alliance with [group/organization/country]
The two companies formed an alliance to expand into new markets.
A két cég szövetséget kötött, hogy új piacokra terjeszkedhessen.
Several nations entered into a military alliance to defend against the threat.
Több ország katonai szövetségre lépett, hogy megvédje magát a fenyegetéstől.
Their alliance has lasted for over a decade despite challenges.
The environmental groups created an alliance to lobby for stronger climate laws.
Learner examples
The two countries have an alliance.
A két ország szövetségben áll egymással.
Our school has an alliance with a school in Japan.
Az iskolánknak együttműködési megállapodása van egy japán iskolával.
The alliance helps both companies grow.
We formed an alliance to win the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alliance' with 'allegiance'; 'alliance' is about cooperation between parties, while 'allegiance' means loyalty to a person, group, or country.
Meaning
formal agreement between groups
Collocations
form an alliance
|strategic alliance
|military alliance
|enter into an alliance
|forge an alliance
Synonyms
partnership (Often used for business or less formal cooperation; can be less binding than 'alliance'.)
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coalition (Implies a temporary union for a specific purpose, often political.)
Antonyms
rivalry (Indicates competition or opposition instead of cooperation.)
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hostility (Indicates active opposition and antagonism rather than cooperation.)
Themes
politics
|business
|international relations
|law
Definition
An agreement between groups or countries to help each other and work together.
A formal relationship or agreement between two or more groups, organizations, or countries, made to work together for mutual benefit.
NOUN
B2
2
There is a strong alliance between the local government and community leaders.
Szoros együttműködés van a helyi önkormányzat és a közösségi vezetők között.
Her alliance with influential activists helped the campaign succeed.
A befolyásos aktivistákkal való együttműködése hozzájárult a kampány sikeréhez.
The two artists developed an alliance based on mutual respect and creativity.
Learner examples
They have a strong alliance.
Szoros együttműködés van közöttük.
She made an alliance with her classmates.
Összefogott az osztálytársaival.
The alliance between the teams worked well.
Meaning
close connection for shared goals
Collocations
strong alliance
|build an alliance
|political alliance
|alliance of friends
Synonyms
association (More general term for a connection; may be less formal than 'alliance'.)
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affiliation (Implies being officially connected to a group or cause.)
Antonyms
division (Indicates separation or lack of unity between people or groups.)
Themes
relationships
|teamwork
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A close friendship or connection between people or groups who work together.
A close relationship between people, groups, or organizations who share interests or aims and support each other.
Grammar
Dictionary form
alliance
IPA
GB/əlˈaɪəns/
US/əlˈaɪəns/
Syllables & stress
al - li - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: alliance
- Plural: alliance, alliances
Word family
Forms
alliances
noun
Core family
ally
noun B1
allied
adjective
Related words
allyship
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unallied
adjective
Expressions
form an alliance
1/fˈɔɹm ən əlˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
create a formal cooperative relationship
To start working together with another group or country in an official way.
Examples
- The two tech giants decided to form an alliance to compete with overseas rivals.
- Several small parties formed an alliance to challenge the ruling party.
military alliance
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi əlˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
agreement between armed forces of nations
A formal agreement between countries to help each other in war or defense.
Examples
- NATO is the most well-known military alliance in the world.
- The two countries signed a military alliance to protect their borders.
strategic alliance
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk əlˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
planned partnership for benefit
A planned agreement between groups to help each other for long-term success.
Examples
- The airline entered into a strategic alliance with a hotel chain.
- Strategic alliances are common in the technology sector.