Allies
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
Proprialisation of allies, the plural of ally.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Allies pl (plural only)
- 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.
Synonyms edit
- (both senses): Allied Powers
- (World War I): Entente Allies
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
in WWII
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in WWI
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Further reading edit
Etymology 2 edit
Proper noun edit
Allies