Used in print

Virginia and Rachel talked to each other quietly now , as allies who are political rather_than natural might in a war atmosphere .

Related terms

state alliance

Synonyms

friend confederate

Examples

"he's a good ally in fight" "they were friends of the workers"

Used in print

Had the situation been reversed , had , for_instance , England been the enemy in 1898 because of issues of concern chiefly to New_England , there is little doubt that large_numbers of Southerners would have happily put_on their old Confederate uniforms to fight as allies of Britain .

Related terms

foe associate blood_brother

Examples

"He allied himself with the Communists"

Related terms

consort misally