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(noun) a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim |
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Related Words: accord, pact, treaty |
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(noun) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty |
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Synonyms: alignment, alinement, coalition |
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Related Words: allies, axis, bloc, combination, entente, entente cordiale, international organization, organisation, organization, popular front, world organization |
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(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" |
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Synonyms: bond |
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Related Words: connectedness, connection, connexion |
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(noun) the state of being allied or confederated |
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Synonyms: confederation |
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Related Words: coalition, fusion |
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(noun) the act of forming an alliance or confederation |
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Synonyms: confederation |
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Related Words: group action |
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