allied

[uh-lahyd, al-ahyd]

adjective

1. joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause.

   allied nations.

2. related; kindred.

   allied species.

   Synonyms: akin

3. Allied, of or relating to the Allies.

allied

¹

/ ˈælaɪd, əˈlaɪd /

adjective

1. joined, as by treaty, agreement, or marriage; united

2. of the same type or class; related

Allied

²

/ ˈælaɪd /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Allies

Other Word Forms

• nonallied adjective
• preallied adjective
• unallied adjective
• well-allied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allied¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; ally, -ed ²

Example Sentences

This arrangement mirrors similar agreements with other allied nations, such as Singapore, which has maintained a presence at Mountain Home since 2008.

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“All these steps and its decision to invite the U.S. and other allied countries indicates a clear desire to de-escalate,” he said.

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The conviction relates to a Darfur investigation that the court opened years ago when fighting arose between rebels in the breakaway region of Sudan and armed forces allied with the Sudanese government.

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The Ukrainian president called for further "effective" sanctions after saying parts originating in allied countries including Germany, Japan and the US have been identified in Russian weapons.

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"Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness," Poland's operational command said in a post on X.

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