Allies

Definition

The Allies refers to the coalition of countries that opposed the Central Powers during World War I and II. In World War I, this included nations like France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. In World War II, it expanded to include the United States and China.

Related terms

Entente Cordiale: This was an agreement between France and Britain that marked the end of centuries-long rivalry and set them on a path towards alliance.

Triple Entente: This was a military alliance formed between Russia, France, and Britain before WWI which later became part of the larger Allied Powers.

United Nations: An international organization established after WWII by many of the same countries that were part of the Allies with a goal to promote peace and cooperation globally.