Nouns

(n)alliance, confederationthe state of being allied or confederated
(n)alliance, bonda connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest“the shifting alliances within a large family”, “their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them”
(n)alliance, coalition, alignment, alinementan organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
(n)alliancea formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
(n)confederation, alliancethe act of forming an alliance or confederation