holy alliance

ho·ly al·li·ance

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hoh-lee uh-lahy-uh ns]
- /ˈhoʊ li əˈlaɪ əns/
- /ˈhəʊli əˈlaɪ.əns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-lee uh-lahy-uh ns]
- /ˈhoʊ li əˈlaɪ əns/

Definitions of holy alliance words

noun holy alliance a league formed by the principal sovereigns of Europe in 1815 with the professed object of promoting Christian brotherhood but the practical object of repressing democratic revolutions and institutions. The English and Turkish rulers and Pope Pius VII did not join the league. 1
noun holy alliance a document advocating government according to Christian principles that was signed in 1815 by the rulers of Russia, Prussia, and Austria 0
noun holy alliance the informal alliance that resulted from this agreement 0
noun holy alliance an alliance formed in 1815 by the rulers of Russia, Austria, and Prussia to suppress the democratic revolutionary movement in Europe 0

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holy alliance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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