NYT Dictionary

ALLIANCE

/əˈlaɪ.əns/
NounVerbal-LI-anceal-li-ance · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

The state of being allied.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English alliaunce, from Old French aliance (French alliance). Equivalent to ally + -ance. Compare with Doric Greek ἁλία (halía, “assembly”). See also al-.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unionconnectionaffinityallyshipcoalitionleagueconfederationteamaxiscohort

Antonyms

nonalignment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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