allies
IPA: ˈæɫaɪz
Root Word: Allies
noun
- The countries allied against the Axis Powers during World War II. The major signatories included the United Kingdom, Soviet Union, United States, and China.
- The countries allied against the Central Powers during World War I, including especially the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire, and France.
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Examples of "allies" in Sentences
- The allies signed a treaty.
- The Allies went on to liberate the town.
- The Allies successfully recaptured the island.
- The operation was a miserable failure for the Allies.
- Italy defected to the allies on the day of the allied landings.
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