Term: allies

allies (noun, plural):

• Political/Military: countries that have agreed to help and support each other, especially during a war.
• Social/General: people or groups that help and support you, especially when others are against you or when you are trying to achieve a difficult goal.

synonyms: partners, supporters, associates, collaborators, confederates. 

pronunciation: /ˈælaɪz/ 

translation: sabiedrotie 

example: During the trade negotiations, the two small countries acted as allies to protect their local farmers. 

other words from this root: (singular noun/verb), alliance (noun), allied (adjective).

Contextual Usage

• Geopolitics: Refers to formal agreements between nations (like NATO members).”The country called on its allies for military support after the border was attacked.”
• The Workplace: Describes colleagues who support your ideas or help you during a disagreement.”If you want the manager to change the schedule, you will need to find some allies in other departments first.”
• Social Justice: Refers to a person who supports a group they do not belong to (for example, a man supporting women’s rights).”To create a fair workplace, it is important for everyone to be allies for diversity and inclusion.”
• Nature/Biology: Used to describe different species that help each other survive (symbiosis).”In the garden, certain insects are the farmer’s allies because they eat the pests that destroy crops.”