Allies

[ al-ahyz, uh-lahyz ]

plural noun

1. (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers.
2. the 26 nations that fought against the Axis in World War II and, with subsequent additions, signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945.
3. the member nations of NATO.

allies

¹

/ ˈælaɪz /

noun

1. the plural of ally

Allies

²

/ ˈælaɪz /

plural noun

1. (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain) together with the nations allied with them
2. (in World War II) the countries that fought against the Axis. The main Allied powers were Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the US, the Soviet Union, France, China, and Poland See also Axis

Allies

1. The victorious allied nations of World War I and World War II . In World War I, the Allies included Britain , France , Italy , Russia , and the United States. In World War II, the Allies included Britain, France, the Soviet Union , and the United States.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Allies¹

Plural of ally

Example Sentences

The day is commemorated every year to mark the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany in 1918.

From BBC

The scientist played a crucial role in the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two by helping to crack codes and deciphering the infamous Enigma machine at Bletchley Park.

From BBC

That summer, a petition titled “Black Oaks Christian Alumni and Allies Against Racism” was posted online and signed by over 8,000 people.

From Los Angeles Times

Allies have expressed support for Ukraine - but not yet endorsed Zelensky's plan.

From BBC

They took part in the Allies' landings in the south of France in August 1944, which were crucial to ousting the Nazis from the area.

From BBC

Related Words

• associate
• colleague
• friend
• partner