allied

adjective. linked

adjective. corresponding, matching

adjective. connected

adjective. familiar

Word Origin & History

c.1300, past participle adjective from ally (v.). Originally of kindred; in reference to a league or formal treaty, it is first recorded late 14c.

The sacred beetle of the ancient Egyptians, allied to our familiar "tumble-bug."

These officials told us that the allied fleet had reached Damietta the day before.

It was, in the minds of the allied command, the key to the whole situation.

In fact, from Dixmude to the sea the Allied troops were advancing.

The total Allied troops in this field of battle were thus about 345,000 men.

The advance on the allied left was continued on Sunday, October 25, 1914.

With him marched contingents of all the allied States, except the Boeotians and Corinthians.

For ourselves, men of Lacedaemon and of the allied states, our task is completed.

After this he dismissed the allied forces, and led the state division home.

Illinois, "a major subject (20 hours)" and "an allied minor subject (20 hours)."