Definition of "allied" []

• Joined or united in a close relationship: allied tribes. (adjective)
• Of a similar nature; related: city planning and allied studies. (adjective)
• Of or relating to the Allies: the Allied invasion of southern Italy. (adjective)

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• "Are there "natural experiments" in allied health professions?"
• "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."
• "The Army warned GIs away from "loose women" in allied as well as enemy nations."