noun

Dreibund

Triple Alliance

The term Dreibund refers to a triple alliance or a coalition formed between three parties, states, or organizations.

Historical/Political Context: It most commonly refers to the "Triple Alliance" (1882), a secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy that remained in force until the beginning of World War I.
General Context: It can refer to any grouping or formal pact involving three distinct entities working toward a common goal, such as in trade or military cooperation.

Grammar: The word is a masculine noun (der Dreibund). Its plural form is die Dreibünde.
Word origin: It is a compound word derived from the number drei (three) and the noun Bund (alliance, league, federation, or bond). It follows the linguistic pattern of using a numeral to describe the size of a formal coalition.

Synonyms:
- Dreierbündnis
- Tripelallianz
- Koalition
- Dreierpakt
Antonyms:
- Einzelgänger (referring to a loner or single entity)
- Zweibund (a dual alliance)

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Der Dreibund zwischen den Ländern wurde erneuert.noun

The Triple Alliance between the countries was renewed.

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