联盟

联盟 [lián méng]

1. ■ alliance; coalition; league; union:

工农联盟 alliance of the workers and peasants;

左翼联盟 the left-wing coalition;

国际联盟 the League of Nations;

由条约缔结的联盟 a union by treaty;

结成联盟往往是为了共同防御。 Leagues are commonly made for mutual defense.