allied

[uh-lahyd, al-ahyd]

adjective

1. joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause.

   allied nations.

2. related; kindred.

   allied species.

   Synonyms: akin

3. Allied, of or relating to the Allies.

allied

¹

/ ˈælaɪd, əˈlaɪd /

adjective

1. joined, as by treaty, agreement, or marriage; united

2. of the same type or class; related

Allied

²

/ ˈælaɪd /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Allies

Other Word Forms

• nonallied adjective
• preallied adjective
• unallied adjective
• well-allied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allied¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; ally, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Allied military regimes in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso have now applied their African sovereigntist vision to their biggest export, gold.

From BBC

Though in hindsight Göring’s conviction seems inevitable, many of the Allied leaders had initially preferred summary execution to prevent the Nazis from gaining any kind of sympathy.

From Los Angeles Times

VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, is marked each year on 15 August - the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and World War Two ended.

From BBC

Japan's aim was to cut off the Allied supply line to China.

From BBC

The King also spoke of the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces who continued to fight for months after the war in Europe had ended.

From BBC