allied

adjective

al·lied | \ ə-ˈlīd

Definition of allied

1 : having or being in close association : connected two families allied by marriage

2 : joined in alliance by compact or treaty specifically, capitalized : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or those united against the Axis powers in World War II

3a : related especially by common properties or qualities heraldry and allied subjects

b : related genetically

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Synonyms

affiliated, akin, kindred, related

Antonyms

unrelated

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

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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\

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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