allied

al-lied · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Joined by or relating to an alliance.

  2. 2.

    (Allied) Relating to the Allies in World War I or World War II.

  3. 3.

    Related or connected; having similar characteristics.

  4. 4.

    Combined or joined for a common purpose.

Phrases & expressions

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    Allied Powers — The coalition of nations that fought against the Central Powers in WWI or the Axis Powers in WWII.
  • •
    allied with — In partnership or association with.
  • •
    closely allied — Having a strong connection or relationship.

Related words

Antonyms: enemy, hostile, opposed, rival
See also: alliance, allies, ally, united
Synonyms: affiliated, associated, connected, united

Etymology

Past participle of ally, from Old French alier ("to ally"), from Latin alligare ("to bind to"), from ad- ("to") + ligare ("to bind").