allied
adjective
al·lied
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Definition of allied
1
: having or being in close association : connected
two families allied by marriage
3a
: related especially by common properties or qualities
heraldry and allied subjects
b
: related genetically
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Synonyms & Antonyms for allied
Synonyms
affiliated, akin, kindred, related
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Examples of allied in a Sentence
people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures
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After Russian warplanes pounded it for hours overnight, Syrian government troops and allied militias appeared close to seizing the town, Khan Sheikhoun, which lies on an important transportation route in western Syria. — Hwaida Saad, BostonGlobe.com, "Syrian forces move into strategic town, tightening grip on rebels," 20 Aug. 2019 Pelosi also attended the ceremonies in France to mark the 75th anniversary of the allied invasion. — Time, "Speaker Pelosi Slams President Trump for Mexican Foreign Policy 'Temper Tantrum'," 8 June 2019 President Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May were among the 16 world leaders who will attend several events throughout the day to mark the anniversary of the allied invasion of northern France. — Karla Adam, Washington Post, "Trump finishes Britain visit with D-Day commemoration ahead of Ireland trip," 6 June 2019 Seventy-five years ago, more than 150,000 allied troops parachuted behind enemy lines and stormed five beaches in Normandy on the first day of the invasion. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "On 75th anniversary of invasion, D-Day veterans recall 'all hell was breaking loose'," 6 June 2019 President Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May were among the 16 world leaders who attended events throughout the day to mark the anniversary of the allied invasion of northern France. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Trump, Queen, dignitaries mark 75th anniversary of D-Day," 5 June 2019 The system was largely obliterated by militants who overran the areas during the allied invasion of Afghanistan, forcing out political agents and killing over 100 maliks. — Sophia Saifi And Bard Wilkinson, CNN, "Pakistan dismantles troubled tribal regions," 25 May 2018 Last year more than 3,800, including more than 900 children, were killed in Afghanistan by the Taliban, US and allied forces, the Islamic State affiliate, and other actors, the United Nations said. — Rahim Faiez, BostonGlobe.com, "Dozens dead or hurt in wedding hall blast in Afghan capital," 17 Aug. 2019 The allied forces consisted of British, German, Belgian, Dutch, and Prussian troops, who were divided up into various detachments on the border between France and present-day Germany. — National Geographic, "Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo—here’s what went wrong," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allied.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for allied
allied
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of allied
: joined in a relationship in which people, groups, countries etc., agree to work together
: of or relating to the nations that fought together against Germany in World War I and World War II
somewhat formal
: related or connected
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allied
adjective
al·lied
| \ ə-ˈlīd
, ˈa-ˌlīd\
, ˈa-ˌlīd\
Kids Definition of allied
1
: being connected or related in some way
chemistry and allied subjects
2
: joined in a relationship in which people, groups, or countries work together
allied nations
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