Allied
/əˈlaɪd/
Definitions
United or associated in a common cause or relationship.
/əˈlaɪd/
Joined together in an alliance
The allied countries signed a treaty.
💡 Simply: Joined together as friends or partners.
More Examples
Allied forces liberated the city.
How It's Used
"The allied nations fought together against the aggressor."
"The Allied forces won World War II."
Idioms & expressions
allied forces
Forces united in a common cause, typically in warfare.
"The Allied forces advanced on the enemy."
From Old French *alié, from Latin *alligare "to bind," from *ad- "to" + *ligare "to bind." The sense of connection and association developed over time.
The term 'allied' has seen consistent usage since its medieval origins, primarily referring to political and military alliances. Its usage broadened with the advent of large-scale global conflicts.
Memory tip
Think of 'allies' – people united together.
Word Origin
"to bind"