Ally
Short feminine name
An ally is someone who joins with another for a common purpose, especially in conflict or difficulty.
Nations form alliances; individuals ally themselves with causes or people.
In contemporary usage, ally often describes someone who supports a marginalized group they don't belong to: He considers himself an ally to the LGBTQ community.
The verb stresses the second syllable: to alLY with someone.
One who shares activity
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- supporterOne who backs another
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- companionOne who keeps company
confidant · teammate · comrade · associate · backer · advocate · sympathizer · helper
Trusted keeper of secrets
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- defenderOne who guards another
protector · champion · supporter · encourager · counselor · guide · companion · trustworthy
Temporary alliance for action
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- NATOWestern defense organization
- forcesCauses of motion
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
pact · axis · front · wartime · battalion · reinforcements · deployment · strategic
Involving both major parties
- caucusParty selection meeting
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
faction · bloc · constituent · campaign · grassroots · movement · solidarity · union
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- solidarityUnity among allies
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
acceptance · support · allyship · visibility · pronouns · affirming · community · belonging
partner
One who shares activity
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- supporterOne who backs another
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
companion · confidant · teammate · comrade · associate · backer · advocate · sympathizer · helper · cohort
confidant
Trusted keeper of secrets
defender · protector · champion · supporter · encourager · counselor · guide · companion · trustworthy · loyal
coalition
Temporary alliance for action
troops · pact · axis · front · wartime · battalion · reinforcements · deployment · strategic · defense
bipartisan
Involving both major parties
- caucusParty selection meeting
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
lobby · faction · bloc · constituent · campaign · grassroots · movement · solidarity · union · mobilization
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- solidarityUnity among allies
inclusivity · acceptance · support · allyship · visibility · pronouns · affirming · community · belonging · empowerment
Allyenemy
Hostile opposing party
foe · adversary · opponent · antagonist · archenemy
Allytraitor
One who betrays allegiance
betrayer · turncoat · backstabber · defector · double agent
Allyoutsider
One excluded from group
stranger · interloper · pariah · outcast · persona non grata
- trusted allyReliable supportive companion
- unholy alliancePartnership between unlikely, corrupt parties
- military allianceMutual defense agreement between nations
- allied forcesMilitaries united by agreement
- uneasy alliance
- close ally