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economic alliance

[/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk əˈlaɪəns/]
nounpl: economic alliances
aliança econômica
1. A formal or informal agreement between countries, organizations, or entities to cooperate economically for mutual benefit
The two nations formed an economic alliance to increase trade and investment.
Os dois países formaram uma aliança econômica para aumentar o comércio e investimento.
2. A strategic partnership focused on economic cooperation, tariff reduction, or market integration
The European Union is a successful economic alliance of member states.
A União Europeia é uma aliança econômica bem-sucedida de estados membros.
Synonyms
economic partnershiptrade agreementeconomic unioncommercial allianceeconomic bloc
Antonyms
economic isolationtrade embargoeconomic sanctionsprotectionism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aliança econômica
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese for economic partnerships
Portugal
aliança económica
Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 'c'; standard usage in European Portuguese
General
bloco econômico
Alternative term emphasizing the bloc structure of the alliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

economic partnership agreement
bilateral trade alliance
multilateral economic cooperation
free trade agreement
economic integration
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