Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

political-alliance

noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl əˈlaɪəns/

Definition

A political alliance is a formal agreement between two or more political parties or groups to work together toward common goals or to influence political outcomes.

Examples

The Green Party and the Labor Party formed a political alliance to push for environmental reforms.
During the election, several smaller parties entered into a political alliance to increase their chances of gaining seats.
The political alliance was instrumental in passing key legislation.

Meaning

Political alliances are often formed to strengthen the political power of the involved parties, allowing them to collaborate on policies, share resources, or stand together against opposing groups.