strategic-alliance
/strəˌtiː.dʒɪk əˈlaɪ.əns/ IELTSAcademic
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.