noun, verb
noun (plural allies)
1 [C] a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war:
our European / NATO allies * a loyal ally of the United States
2 [C] a person who helps and supports sb who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician:
a close ally and friend of the prime minister * His sister was his ally against their grandparents.
3 (the Allies) [pl.] the group of countries including Britain and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars:
the Western Allies
verb sth (written) to give your support to another group or country: [VN] The prince allied himself with the Scots. [also V]
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WORDFAMILY
ally v., n.
allied adj.
alliance n.
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