en allians
alliance
En överenskommelse mellan två eller flera parter som samarbetar för att nå ett gemensamt mål.
Definition & meaning
An alliance: a union or agreement between people, organizations, or countries that cooperate for a shared purpose, often in politics or defence.
In Swedish politics, Alliansen also refers to a former centre-right political alliance.
Grammar & Word origin
Allians is an en-word noun:
- Singular: en allians, alliansen
- Plural: allianser, allianserna
It comes from French alliance, meaning “union” or “association.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- sammanslutning — an association or grouping; broader than an alliance.
- förbund — a union or league, often more formally organized.
- samarbete — cooperation; it describes working together rather than the alliance itself.
There is no exact antonym, but splittring means division or disunity.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
De två länderna har en allians.noun
The two countries have an alliance.
Många grupper bildar en stark allians tillsammans.noun
Many groups form a strong alliance together.
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