alliance

alliance - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ the act of forming an alliance or confederation
→ 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
→ alignment , alinement , coalition

[ noun ]
■ a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
e.g.)
・the shifting alliances within a large family
→ bond

[ noun ]
■ the state of being allied or confederated
→ confederation