1.Definition: a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

"The shifting alliances within a large family", "Their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"

Related Noun(s):bond

Category: General

2.Definition: a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

Category: General

3.Definition: an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

Related Noun(s):alignment, alinement, coalition

Category: General

4.Definition: the act of forming an alliance or confederation

Related Noun(s):confederation

Category: General

5.Definition: the state of being allied or confederated

Related Noun(s):confederation

Category: General