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adj. United; joined; leagued; akin; related. See ally.
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adj. related by common characteristics or ancestry
adj. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
adj. joined by treaty or agreement
adj. united in a confederacy or league
adj. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War II
Word Usage
"U.S. companies need to be able to establish real partnerships (i.e. not just outsourcing) with industry in allied nations (sorry, this does NOT include adversaries like China or Russia) and compete on the open market."