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a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war: ally of sb During the First World War, Turkey was an ally of Germany. The US is one of Britain's staunchest allies. See also. the Allies. C1. someone who helps and supports someone else:
: one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle. a political ally. She has proven to be a valuable ally in the fight for better working conditions.
a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter. Synonyms: helper, assistant, auxiliary, coadjutor, colleague, abettor, accessory, accomplice, aide, friend. Antonyms: adversary, foe, enemy.
become an associate, as by a treaty or marriage. IPA guide. Other forms: allies; allied; Allies; allying. If you have an ally, you have someone who is on your side, like a more experienced teammate who is your ally in convincing the coach to give you more playing time.
1. One that is allied with another, especially by treaty: entered the war as an ally of France. 2. a. One in helpful association with another: legislators who are allies on most issues. See Synonyms at partner. b. An animal that cooperates with another animal of the same species in an alliance. 3. Allies. a.
If you describe someone as your ally, you mean that they help and support you, especially when other people are opposing you. He is a close ally of the Prime Minister. [ + of ]
a person who offers their support to a particular group of people in society that they themselves do not belong to, in order to help ensure their basic rights and ability to be happy and successful in society. Fran has been an ally to First Nations people her whole life.
