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strategic-alliance

/strəˌtiː.dʒɪk əˈlaɪ.əns/
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noun

a formal agreement between two companies, groups, or countries to work together because it helps both sides achieve a goal. It is usually made for a practical reason, not because they are close friends.

  • The two firms formed a strategic alliance.
  • Our company entered a strategic alliance with a local partner.
  • The countries signed a strategic alliance for security.

Adinary Nuance

A strategic alliance is more specific than partnership. It usually means a planned, goal-based agreement, often between organizations that still remain separate. It is also less emotional than friendship or close cooperation. People choose this phrase when the relationship is useful and deliberate.

In other languages

Vietnamese
liên minh chiến lược
Spanish
alianza estratégica
Chinese
战略联盟
Japanese
戦略的提携
Korean
전략적 제휴

Etymology

Strategic comes from Greek strategia, meaning leadership or generalship. Alliance comes from French and Old French, meaning a joining together; the phrase became common in business and politics in modern English.

Common phrases

form a strategic allianceenter into a strategic alliancestrategic alliance partnera global strategic alliance

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Frequently asked questions

Is strategic alliance formal or informal?
It is formal. People use it in business, politics, and international relations.
What is the difference between a strategic alliance and a partnership?
A strategic alliance is usually more planned and goal-focused. Partnership can be broader and less specific.
Can countries have a strategic alliance?
Yes. Countries use this phrase when they cooperate for security, trade, or political goals.
Is strategic alliance common in business writing?
Yes. It is common in reports, news articles, and business presentations.